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Description:
Sixteen
years ago, I was flying home form a speaking engagement reading the results to a
survey about how much time the average father spends each week with his
children. There were two criteria: It had to be one-on-one conversations and
those conversations had to be done in a normal tone of voice.
The national average: Seven minutes.
That’s not seven minutes per day; seven minutes per week!
This same survey tracked the amount of time a husband spends talking to
his wife – again, one-on-one and in a normal tone of voice.
Not much better—twenty-seven minutes for the week.
Shocked,
I tracked myself – sadly, I was very close to the national average.
That’s when I decided to do something about being the kind of husband
and father my family deserved. I
created the Five-Minute Rule. That
was 16 years ago and it’s made all the difference my relationships. It was so
successful at home; I applied it at work and achieved the same astounding
results.
What
is it?
Take
five minutes each day to connect with the people that are important in your
life. At home, at work, over the
phone, via e-mail and tell that person how much you appreciate them and a reason
why they matter. Simple, yet
profound.
Who
should attend:
Appropriate for all levels within the organization
What
you will learn:
Tangible ways to better connect with others
Start the habit of looking for what’s ‘good and right’ about a person or situation
Build an environment of emotional trust and integrity
How to help others become more successful and reach their full potential
Develop an attitude of gratitude in yourself and in others
Aplanalp Associates, Inc.
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