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"When facing a crisis in which we feel anxious, angry, or powerless, many otherwise-brilliant people can see only two options: stay or go; attack or be silent. But when we have a wide array of do-able options to choose from, we feel more confident, powerful and optimistic, and ultimately... victorious."

ANDREA REYNOLDS, B. Sc.
Family & Consumer Science
Marketing/Communications
Author-Activist-Advocate
Member, NWU
(National Writers Union)
crisiswriter@gmail.com

"I promote positive change through public speaking, articles, seminars, classes, consults, TV appearances, radio commentary, and a future syndicated column."

1. Be open-minded and open-hearted.

2. Be kind to strangers... they may be angels in disguise.

3. Be collaborative, not adversarial, in negotiations.

4. Treat others as you would want to be treated.

5. Ask questions instead of assuming.

6. Practice empathy before judging or criticizing.

I'm currently working on a new nonfiction book , The Kindness Experiment, based on my 13 years of personal experience traveling openly as a writer on a mission in Canada and the United States. My "case studies" (here's one) prompt the question: Why do we reject kindness and generosity of spirit when to do so works against our own best interests?

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"Andrea Reynolds has not only developed her left brain and her right brain equally well, but trained them to talk to each other." Vinod Busjeet, Ph.D., The World Bank, Washington DC

"Where others see the world in black and white, Andrea Reynolds sees the world in blazing technicolour." Robert J. Brown, London Polytechnic Institute, London England

"Andrea- thank you, I am going to be taking your advice. Sound advice as always." Bridget Brown-Williams

"Just wanted to write again quick and say thank you for the help. Your e-mail made me feel a lot better about things. I think there is definitely a need for people with your skills. I know there are a lot of people who could use your services are out there. Thank you for listening and helping me out." Cassie Ann

My business mailing address: Andrea Reynolds, 2501 West 12th Street, Suite 647, Erie Pennsylvania 16505.