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6 Signs To Identify Someone With True Leadership Skills

Marcel Schwartz’s, Founder and Chief Human Officer states the following defining attributes of great leaders. 1. They challenge their own assumptions. They surround themselves with diverse perspectives to help them answer questions like, “How do I know my decision is the right one?” Or “Is there a better course of action here?” 2. They are Read more about 6 Signs To Identify Someone With True Leadership Skills[…]

10 Awesome Elearning Examples

1. Storytelling example Storytelling is a tried and tested learning approach. Why? For the simple reason that stories are much more interesting than facts. Adding people, emotion and drama to your content can lift even the driest of material and make it engaging. 2. Adaptive assessment example We’re all familiar with assessments at the end Read more about 10 Awesome Elearning Examples[…]

7 Life-Changing Reasons to Pay it Forward

1. You severely decrease your ego. It’s not about you and is a simple act of giving.You get to bring joy to someone else without getting anything in return other than, if you are lucky, the ability to witness their joy. 2. It allows you to walk the talk (and demonstrate it). Paying it forward Read more about 7 Life-Changing Reasons to Pay it Forward[…]

10 Tips to Improve Your EQ & Become a Better Leader

Gordon Tredgold posted the following article on become better at Emotional Intelligence and becoming a better leader. 10 simple things you can do to improve your EQ: 1. Listen twice as much as you talk. When we listen, we show people that they are valued. 2. Respond, rather than react. Reacting is when we unconsciously Read more about 10 Tips to Improve Your EQ & Become a Better Leader[…]

5 Simple Ways to Develop Emotional Well-being in Children

David McCormack posted an article on how to develop emotional intelligence in children and the methods are ridiculously simple. 1. Listen (actively). Children need a voice and they need to be truly heard and responded to. Make a time in your daily routine where the children can give opinions, have a voice, and where you Read more about 5 Simple Ways to Develop Emotional Well-being in Children[…]

Is It Effective to Reward?

“Rewards have effects that interfere with performance in ways that we are only beginning to understand.” Janet Spense, 1971 Carol Dweck shared the following thoughts and research on rewards and punishment. 1. For whom are rewards effective? Behavior is easier to control when the organism is already dependent on you because a dependent organism can Read more about Is It Effective to Reward?[…]

The Art of Mindful Self-Talk

Jyoti Gupta posted the following on LinkedIn: No tree tries to become a certain kind of tree. No flower tries to become a certain kind of flower. The tree and the flower open up to the sun and soak up the water. Thus, they grow into themselves. No judgement. No commentary. No expectations. Your task Read more about The Art of Mindful Self-Talk[…]

9 Signs of Genuine People

Oleg Vishnepolsky posted the following signs of genuine people: 1. They do not seek attention, they seek value. 2. They practice what they preach, and they preach from their practice. 3. They are comfortable and confident. 4. They are not threatened by failures. 5. They do not judge others. 6. They take responsibility. 7. They Read more about 9 Signs of Genuine People[…]