Mindfulness Can Literally Change Your Brain

Posted on June 15, 2019June 9, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

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[…]

How To Adopt a New Habit

Posted on June 14, 2019June 8, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

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[…]

Confusion is a Teachable Moment

Posted on June 12, 2019June 6, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

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[…]

12 Habits of Genuine People

Posted on June 9, 2019June 3, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

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[…]

The 7 C’s of Effective Communication

Posted on June 8, 2019June 2, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

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[…]

10 Things That Are Helpful When Dealing With Misbehavior

Posted on June 7, 2019June 1, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

1. Breathe 2. Empathize 3. Forgive 4. Connect With Them 5. Understand Their Story 6. Communicate 7. Be Patient, It’s a Process 8. Suggest Alternatives 9. Seek Advice 10. Listen, Listen, Listen!

6 Ways To Be Happier

Posted on June 5, 2019May 30, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Strati Georgopoulos posted the following 6 ways to be happier: 1. Focus on the things you’re grateful for – big and small. 2. Meditate. You’ve got to train yourself to get into the parasympathetic nervous system. 3. Get sleep. Being tired is a recipe for unhappiness. 4. Eat right. Your diet and microbiome wildly influence Read more about 6 Ways To Be Happier[…]

The 7 C’s of Success

Posted on June 4, 2019May 29, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

1. A clear CONCEPTION 2. A strong CONFIDENCE 3. A focused CONCENTRATION 4. A stubborn CONSISTENCY 5. An emotional COMMITMENT 6. A good CHARACTER 7. A CAPACITY TO ENJOY

Replace Detention With Meditation

Posted on June 3, 2019May 28, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

The following article was posted on LinkedIn today: “Imagine you’re working at a school and one of the kids is starting to act up. What do you do? Traditionally the answer would be to give the unruly kid detention or suspension. But in my memory, detention tended to involve staring at walls, bored out of Read more about Replace Detention With Meditation[…]

Goals & Flexibility

Posted on June 2, 2019May 27, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Gordon Tredgold, on LinkedIn, stated the following opinions on goals and flexibility: “I believe that we have to be firm about our goals, but flexible about our approach. Just because our first plan didn’t work that doesn’t mean we should quit, nor does it mean we should persist indefinitely with that plan. It might just Read more about Goals & Flexibility[…]