Did your mother pick out your clothes? No? What you’re wearing is your choice. It takes three seconds to judge someone based on dress and physical appearance. I’m not saying this is fair, it’s just how it is. Make those first few seconds appealing or at least don’t detract from your message. Get Thrifty How […]
We bristle, we get angry, we cry, we deny, we blame others, we come back with a biting retort, and we rationalize. None of this allows us to improve. Do you desire to grow and improve as a human being? Or at least show off the rare skill of taking negative feedback with grace? Feedback, […]
We retain 5-10% of what we hear. Do you recall the last meeting, conference, or class you attended? Did you apply what you learned? To improve your listening, increase appreciation for the efforts and motivations of the speaker. (Most people have good intentions; assume this.) Don’t focus on mannerisms, accents, or incorrect word use. Focus […]
You’ve heard it. Perhaps you’ve even said it yourself. “Young people today have NO work ethic!” What does this one statement do? It degrades the value of an entire generation (or possibly two generations) in one sentence. A Brief History Lesson The Greatest Generation was once known as the Lost Generation. Boomers were once called […]
Terra L. Fletcher set out on her own on 9/7/2007. She began calling herself “Fletcher Freelance” and later, “Fletcher Consulting.” Once known as “Facebook Girl,” today she focuses more on public speaking and corporate training. She is very proud to celebrate 10 years in business. Please enjoy reviewing a few of her accomplishments. About Terra […]
