On LinkedIn today, Gifford Thomas posted the following thoughts on “Difficult Roads” and tenacity of will and hope and dreams. “Do not give up on your dreams, your vision or on your greatness. Everyone is special and if you believe it with every fibre of your body, that you were created for a particular purpose, Read more about Difficult Roads Often Lead To Beautiful Destinations[…]
TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More Teamwork is the key to almost everything! Find ways today to collaborate! It is so much more productive and satisfying than going it solo!
Christina Congleton, Brittany K. Holzel, and Sara W. Lazar posted this article on LinkedIn (January 08, 2015) Recent research provides strong evidence that practicing non-judgemental, present-moment awareness (a.k.a. Mindfulness) changes the brain, and it does so in ways that anyone working in today’s complex business environment, and certainly every leader, should know about. Although research Read more about Mindfulness Can Literally Change Your Brain[…]
According to Forbes, most people lack a clear strategy to replace old habits with new ones. In order to adopt a new habit, you have to unlearn an old one and replace it with new behavior. So how do you do that? Here are 3 ways to make new habits stick. 1. Have a Plan Read more about How To Adopt a New Habit[…]
J.C. Maxwell spoke about how important the word “Idea” is and how important it is that we take action when we have a new “Idea.” He asks how many of us take action when we get an idea and implement these ideas. It’s the action that guarantees that the idea was birthed in you. If Read more about Ideas And Actions[…]
Dan Rockwell posted the following article about “Confusion” and “Knowledge.” Head-knowledge creates the illusion of perceived knowledge. In other words, being told how to do something makes you feel you know how to do it, even if you haven’t done it. KNOWING ABOUT differs radically from KNOWING HOW. Burst the bubble: You can burst the Read more about Confusion is a Teachable Moment[…]
Dr. Wayne Norton, from the Harvard Business School says that “Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure this impact lasts in your absence.” A leader is always sensitive to the work environment and works toward a unity that is not conformity. Successful leaders respect the words, wisdom, Read more about Leadership is Empowerment[…]
Terry Small posted the following on the importance of exercise for our brain: 1. Increase functional activity in our temporal lobe which is responsible for storing sensors memories. 2. Encourage the pituitary gland to release endorphins. 3. Improve learning and mental performance. 4.Help prevent and treat dementia, Alzheimer’s and brain aging. 5. Reduce sensitivity to Read more about 5 Reasons Exercise Is A Must For Our Brains[…]
Dr. Travis Bradberry posted the following article about the 12 Habits of Genuine People: 1. They don’t try to make people like them – some people will like them and some won’t. And you’re okay with that. 2. They don’t pass judgement- they’re open-minded, which makes them approachable and interesting to others. Approachability means access Read more about 12 Habits of Genuine People[…]
1. Concrete – not liable to have fallen, your audience will have a clear picture of what you’re trying to tell them. With factual data, leaving no space for the audience to imagine things. 2. Coherent – logical, well-planned and sequential. There should be a connection with the main topic and the flow should be Read more about The 7 C’s of Effective Communication[…]