Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectAppreciation and Interest Really Do WorkOnce again back at the car dealership, this time to have my Civic serviced. (Check Engine light went on.) And once again, I got a ride to…Mar 29, 2017Mar 29, 2017
Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectYou’re Right, I’m Wrong: NO PROBLEM?I like saying I’m wrong. It happens often, at least daily, sometimes hourly. It’s freeing to admit what you don’t know, profess that you…Mar 21, 2017Mar 21, 2017
Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectI Wish My Parents Had Taught Me Not To ArgueThink about How to Win Friends and Influence People and its principles. And now think about taking them to their extreme when raising…Mar 6, 2017Mar 6, 2017
Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectBe the Point Guard of Your Next ConversationSome of the NBA’s best players today play at the point guard position: Steph Curry, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, John Wall, Isiah…Mar 3, 2017Mar 3, 2017
Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectHey, New People! Let Me Try Some Principles On YouI don’t interact with new people often. But last night, I attended my first Community Development Commission meeting. I volunteered to…Mar 1, 2017Mar 1, 2017
Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectOther People’s Interests—What does this mean?I’m sorry for my silence this last week. We have entered the stage of overlapping principles, which is a good time to renew focus on all…Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017
Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectLearning All You Can From OthersI listen to a dozen hours of podcasts every week on average. A lot of them are about sports, especially the NBA. Others relate to current…Feb 16, 2017Feb 16, 2017
Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectExtroverts and Introverts Agree About Our Next PrincipleOur next principle is “Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.” This principle fits right in with “Become genuinely…Feb 13, 20171Feb 13, 20171
Michael BraunIf iOS Could Be Used With A Mouse…If iOS could be used with a mouse, then I would tell my parents not to buy a new computer. Why should they, if they can plug their phone…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Michael BrauninThe Hearts and Minds ProjectWhen Saying Names Might Work BestAfter I read How to Win Friends and Influence People back in 2009 (sometime around then, anyway) and shared it with Lyn, we both started…Feb 8, 2017Feb 8, 2017