by Kim Olver | Nov 21, 2018 | Relationships, Self-Development, Self-growth
As I write, I am in the city of Shenzhen working after a one-week tour of China. It was an amazing experience that I shared with a friend and 26 other people I did not know on an organized tour. One of those people was a single woman traveling alone so the two of us...
by Kim Olver | Nov 8, 2018 | Relationships
For many of us, at some point in our lives, a failed relationship leaves us wondering why we can’t seem to find a good partner, or why we keep repeating the same mistakes. When a relationship ends, there is much introspective work to do before the next one. Failing to...
by Kim Olver | Oct 25, 2018 | Relationships
Punishment and discipline are often used interchangeably, yet their meanings couldn’t be more different. The Latin root of punishment means “to inflict pain,” while the Latin root of discipline means “to teach.” At some point, people end up in positions that involve...
by Kim Olver | Oct 11, 2018 | Relationships, Self-Development, Self-growth
It doesn’t seem to matter whether I’m working with someone involved in a relationship or someone who has just left one. When people come to me for help with their relationships, I hear a lot of complaining, blaming, and criticizing with very little understanding,...
by Kim Olver | Sep 20, 2018 | Leadership, Relationships, Self-growth
We have been taught to believe that trust is a commodity earned by others. Once they have passed certain tests, then we feel safe to extend our trust. In my consulting with several different companies, I found a lack of trust at the root of many of their problems....
by Denise Daub | Aug 18, 2018 | Couples, Relationships
By NATALIA LUSINSKI Regarding romantic relationships, you may accept certain traits about your partner while only tolerating others. Of course, it helps to understand the differences between accepting and tolerating your partner in order to make the differentiation....
