“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” – Mohandas Gandhi

Regardless of where you fall on the “Is Google Making Us Stupid or Smart” debate, we all can agree that technology has drastically changed our lives and the way we communicate, for better or worse. Given the daily digital distractions which often leave us in a state of overwhelm, take a moment to consider: How much are we really communicating? Where is our focus? How much are we really talking to each other? Is online technology the bet way to get your message across? How do we avoid distractions?

Be present, listen, connect and share one-to-one … all elements of building and creating trusting relationships.

Be human. P2P (Peer to Peer), H2P (Human to Human) – why do we need acronyms to describe the way people should work together, naturally. This is not a new trend! Use every opportunity to increase the humanness in your life by giving your full attention … one person at a time.

Read the full article, “Golden Rules of Communication: 20 trust building tips” in The ‘Controversial’ January 2015 issue of Workforce Management Time and Attendance Excellence Essentials: