Instead of a pros/cons list, try these four cartesian questions for better decision making.

How many times have you found yourself tuning out, daydreaming or answering before truly listening? Active listening may be a lost art.

Throughout our lives, we are constantly making requests and asking for favors. We ask a significant other for assistance. We ask a child for simple tasks. We request work products of co-workers.

Have you ever found that that the recipient of your request is, at times, r...

Have you ever been in a meeting where you offer an idea and someone else responds with a comment like, "No, that's wrong." or "I would argue that point."?  How did that make you feel?  Embarrassed, judged, defeated?  You may have shut-down, decided not to contribute an...