Erika Baum Mar 303 minHelping or Enabling?Many people confuse their intentions to help another with enabling behavior. This article will discuss the difference between helping and en
Erika Baum Mar 242 minComparing Ourselves to OthersIf you want to feel miserable, then I would recommend that you “compare” yourself to someone else. But, why would I want to do that? You
Erika Baum Mar 242 minVentingIs there a purpose to venting? This is a question I have been considering. I've asked some mentors, friends, and family their thoughts on th
Erika Baum Mar 242 minYes, and...Instead of saying "yes, but...", saying "yes, and..." may really help improve the connection in your conversations with others.
Erika Baum Mar 233 minDid you make a "mistake"? How to express regrets...I invite you to take a moment and think of the last "mistake" you consider yourself making. How did you respond to the person impacted by i
Erika Baum Mar 233 minConnection Request: Phrases to ask for a reflection or responseThe practice of the connection request has been a difficult one for me to integrate into my conversations. The "dump and run" approach was m
Erika Baum Mar 231 minInterrupting SkillsSo how could I handle a situation when someone is talking too much or not letting me have an opportunity for input? Connect internally to
Erika Baum Mar 235 minThere is no "I" in empathy. That is sympathy.What is empathy? It is placing full attention on YOU as a unique person and what is alive in YOU right now. From my experience, this tremend
Erika Baum Mar 235 minInterdependence & CompromiseWe are all interdependent, and our choices as human beings impact one another. If my personal needs are met but the needs I am holding with
Erika & Justin BaumMar 232 minW.A.I.T. = Why am I talking?By taking a moment to "W.A.I.T" and ask myself, "why am I talking?" I can take that moment to become aware of my own needs and the needs of
Erika Baum Mar 153 minAm I too competitive? Humans love competition. They have from the beginning of time. This is evident with the multi-billion dollar pro sports industry. Participat