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Beth Plachetka Life Balance, Personal Development, Professional Development, Successful Change Aug 23, 2017 There are at least 30 terms that describe the tempo or speed of a musical piece. The tempo is easy to hear. We don’t even have to listen carefully for it. It’s the repetitive pulse in the music that we hear and feel physically vibrating through us. The beat is the sound. The tempo is the speed of the beats, which doesn’t come from the sound, but...
Beth Plachetka News Jul 25, 2017 Is it a Listening or Remembering Issue? “How many times do I have to tell you?” We’ve heard, said or thought that question a million times during our lives. I’ve frequently said to my husband, “I know you answered my question, but this time I promise to listen.” This promise often came when I failed to listen to information I really wanted! The...
Beth Plachetka News Jun 27, 2017 I find people’s behavior fascinating. The events and outcomes are a continuously changing kaleidoscope. Even more interesting is why people do what they do. What is the motivation that sparked the action? I’ve asked the questions: (Imagine the tone of voice depending on whether or not the outcome was good.) "Why did you do that?" "What were you...
Beth Plachetka News May 30, 2017 A couple of summers ago, my adult son, Mike, and I traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the National Speakers Association Convention. What an experience! It was our first travel experience with just the two of us. Until then, most trips included the entire family. It was incredible fun to spend time with him as an adult. Traveling with Mike was...