As we begin our Canada Day Weekend, I am wistful and grateful for being a Canadian. We have a lot to be grateful for. Some of my thoughts are as follows: 1. We have a relatively peaceful country, although there is a lot more we can do to be even more peaceful. 2. Canada is Read more about What Does It Mean To Be A Canadian?[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following characteristics of well-liked people: 1. Ask for nothing. 2. Laugh at themselves. 3. Listen with interest. 4. Rarely complain. 5. Inspire others. 6. Teach. 7. Give.
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[…]
Travis Bradberry says that there is an enormous amount of research suggesting that emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical to your performance at work. TalentSmart has tested the EQ of more than a million people and found that it explains 58% of success in all types of jobs. EQ is a powerful way to focus your Read more about 12 Habits of Genuine People[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
“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?[…]
Oleg Vishnepolsky posted the following 9 signs of exceptional leaders: 1. They speak positively about you behind your back, yet they give you feedback in private. 2. They take your problems as their own. 3. They trust you to do your job and help you when needed. 4. They give you room to grow and Read more about 9 Signs of Exceptional Leaders[…]