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06/17/2024

When Confidence is based on knowing that you're living your Values, it's unshakable. When it's based on things and actions, it needs to be constantly reassured and reinforced, like writing in the sand at the beach.

01/31/2024

A class on increasing income while decreasing stress, through civility and empathy... And it's not just for attorneys. :D

Attorney Civility and Professionalism presented by Ian Blei and Russell Jackman, Esq. for The Center for Continuing Education

12/26/2023

Working my butt off as if it wasn't a holiday, but life is life. 😉

12/24/2023

Well I'm discovering I have a lot of incorrect addresses (both physical and email) so with the bounce rate I'm getting with both, I'm gonna put this up to maybe reach some folks I missed. Hope it brings a giggle! 😁

Cast yourself in a wild winter sled race that'll have you laughing all the way to the finish line!

12/11/2023

A very intelligent article on prejudice, especially in the wake of increasing, unfounded, small-minded antisemitism. Goes back to my bugaboo about "labels" and "categories" being inaccurate and dangerous.

12/07/2023

Apparently a lot of people's ISPs don't like Constant Contact (70 bounces!!!!) so here's the yar end thank you I wish had gone thru. (there's a podcast so you don't have to read it. :D )
http://www.optimized-results.com/Integram1223.htm

12/02/2023

We need to include up to now and transcend. Not just summarily toss what got us this far. Mozart listened to Bach. The Beatles listened to Howlin' Wolf. Everything that went "before" has value, at least as foundation and understanding.

12/02/2023

The December Integram goes out on Tuesday (the 5th) but here's a hint... the empty cup will return as a part of it... what are you thinking about while someone is talking to you?

07/18/2020

We're going to be in this for some time to come. Here are some tools and resources for you to help get by.
http://www.optimized-results.com/COVID-CopingSpecials.htm

After just one session my partner and I were able to move through conflict in a non-blaming and curious way, eager to explore how our innate differences worked in our relationship. As a psychotherapist, I would recommend this process to the couples I see for relationship therapy!

03/28/2020

"Kind Ambition" is on sale, for a little great reading while cooped up in "shelter in place."

"Binary, zero-sum, win/lose approaches are simplistic, unimaginative, and non-sustainable. OUR way beats my way or your way." Chap. 11.

03/11/2020

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/communication-actions-optimized-results-ian-blei-1c/

(click for (podcast) Action Steps for Success There are steps you can take right now, that will help you achieve success with less stress and more joy. They don’t require any expense, and they're within your grasp.

01/04/2020

It's almost here...
http://www.optimized-results.com/Events.htm

10/09/2019

FB once again asking for a post, so... https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-strikes-communication-ian-blei/

Virtually every verbal misunderstanding can be linked to three missteps in communication: assumptions, projections, and avoidance. With some awareness and attention on your communication, you can take control, and enjoy richer, more productive relationships at home and at work.

09/05/2019

Facebook is saying "haven't heard from you in a while," so: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/patience-grasshopper-ian-blei-1c/

Soundcloud Podcast Patience and the Big Picture - Instant Gratification has become an epidemic addiction that’s eating us alive as individuals and as a society. Remember “Patience is a Virtue?” Why do we ignore this? Will we even give ourselves the time to read this post or listen to the podca...

08/07/2019

Haven't shared anything for a while, so here you are: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-rules-extraordinary-relationships-ian-blei/

Podcast on Soundcloud After decades of couples and team coaching, as well as my own personal experience in relationships, all the complexities really boil down to five simple rules. I’m not saying simple is the same as easy, just that these are inherently obvious and straightforward actions, even ...

07/08/2019

just when you thought you had it down... https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/secret-multitasking-you-dont-know-youre-doing-ian-blei/

Podcast on Soundcloud (5:45) Hopefully it's become more common knowledge that the promises of multitasking go quite unfulfilled. We know that our brain is literally switching back and forth between tasks, and that there's a lag time between as our brain downshifts from one task, and then upshifts in

07/08/2019

just when you thought you had this covered... https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/secret-multitasking-you-dont-know-youre-doing-ian-blei/

Podcast on Soundcloud (5:45) Hopefully it's become more common knowledge that the promises of multitasking go quite unfulfilled. We know that our brain is literally switching back and forth between tasks, and that there's a lag time between as our brain downshifts from one task, and then upshifts in

06/19/2019

For those who think WTF?!! many times a day, here's some help: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/same-world-different-experience-ian-blei/

podcast version One of the most important and yet difficult things to understand is just how differently each of us experiences the same world. It seems logical that if we’re standing next to each other witnessing a car crash, that we’ll see the same car crash.