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Read More →The Rapid Rise Of Yoga and Its Benefits Across America, the number of people practicing Yoga has been increasing dramatically for several years. A survey recent by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal reports that 36 million Americans are now practicing yoga. That’s an increase of 50% over the 2012 number. Three times more adults […]
Read More →First there was IQ. Then came EQ, which stands for Emotional Intelligence. Now Judith Glazer of “The Harvard Coaching Institute” has introduced the concept of CQ or Conversational Intelligence. CQ taps into our need for self-expression and validation. Glazer says that in environments where people can share their aspirations, intentions and fears freely, the door […]
Read More →CQ = Conversational Intelligence First there was IQ. Then came EQ or Emotional Intelligence. Now Judith Glazer of “The Harvard Coaching Institute” has introduced the concept of CQ – which stands for Conversational Intelligence. CQ taps into our need for self-expression and validation. Glazer says that in environments where people can share their aspirations, […]
Read More →I’m pleased to announce a wonderful addition to the Spirit of Purpose self-improvement tools. Spirit of Purpose TV will inspire, motivate and transform the way you approach challenges and achieve your goals. We will continue to share written Spirit of Purpose content in my blog, but I will also provide these quick video messages to aide in your successful quest […]
Read More →What Motivates People If you’re a manager, you are called on regularly to motivate others. Being a successful leader relies on your ability to help others perform well. Traditionally, we use the carrot and stick approach. We bribe people with money or other incentives. But, once the incentive goes away, so does the drive to […]
Read More →As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I felt it important to look at some of the different expectations for women in the workplace and offer ways they can be more successful. In her weekly blog, author and organizational development expert Dr. Anne Litwin sites study after study that conclude that women perform better than men […]
Read More →Celebrating Women’s History Month: Tools and Tactics For Women At Work In her weekly blog, author and organizational development expert Dr. Anne Litwin sites study after study that conclude that women perform better than men in areas of leadership, management and decision-making. Yet women only make up 3 to 4 percent of CEO’s worldwide. For […]
Read More →Humility In the C-Suite A 2015 Wall Street Journal article extoled the virtues of humble executives. It praised characteristically humble attributes like listening well, admitting errors and the willingness to share the limelight. The article also reported on examples of leaders were undone due to their lack of humility. In particular, a self-promoting division head […]
Read More →A 2015 Wall Street Journal article extolled the virtues of humble executives. The article praised what humble execs are known for — listening well, admitting errors and their willingness to share the limelight. The article also reported on examples of leaders who were undone due to their lack of humility. In particular, a self-promoting division […]
Read More →Science now confirms that you only get one chance to make a first impression, and that impression takes hold more quickly than you might think. Psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Bastian Schiller and a team of researchers in Switzerland have discovered that subconsciously, we decide within milliseconds who or what we like or don’t like. The […]
Read More →Quick to Judge Science now confirms that you only get one chance to make a first impression and that judgment happens more quickly than you’d expect. Psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Bastian Schiller and a team of researchers in Switzerland have discovered that subconsciously, we decide within milliseconds who or what we like or don’t like. […]
Read More →The folks at Mind Tools say an average office worker receives about 80 emails per day. If your message is one of 80, or more, it can get lost in the shuffle. As creators of solutions, Mind Tools has developed several tips that will help your emails get noticed and answered. Don’t over-communicate. Write only […]
Read More →Which Black History month events are you attending? Whatever you do, go with a beginner’s mind. Even if you don’t typically participate in such programs, go with an open, nonjudgmental mindset. You’re bound to learn something – about yourself, your colleagues or the history of people of African descent in the US. In fact, here’s […]
Read More →The folks at Mind Tools say an average office worker receives about 80 emails per day. If your message is one of 80, or more, it can get lost in the shuffle. As creators of solutions, Mind Tools has developed several tips that will help your emails get noticed and answered. Don’t over-communicate. Write only […]
Read More →“Have a vision. Be demanding.” Those are the words of Colin Powell, the first African American appointed U.S. Secretary of State. Vision is a practical necessity for individuals and businesses. A great source of inspiration, vision is also the basis for developing strategy, setting goals and establishing plans of action. In our personal and professional […]
Read More →What’s your approach to introducing a new initiative? Do you plan alone or with just a select few? Do you make the decisions and tell others? Do you push for closure, focused primarily on getting the task done? If you answered, “Yes” to the above questions you may find that your good ideas often fail […]
Read More →Does teamwork and collaboration characterize your approach to managing and leading? Are you able to get your team members to contribute at levels you deem effective and desirable? The best managers and leaders do. Here are a few tips from their playbook: Set stretch goals – individual and team. Regularly, discuss progress, challenges and opportunities. […]
Read More →Do you understand the importance of relationships in the workplace? Are you able to get things done in a way that doesn’t ruffle feathers? If your answer is “Yes,” very likely you’re seen as a mover and shaker. If “No” is your response, your effectiveness and reputation are suffering. If you work with people, in […]
Read More →What’s top of mind for you, right now? If you’re not sure, be still for a moment. Discover the answer. What words, story, and physical sensations are playing in the background of your thoughts and feelings? Don’t be surprised if concerns, worries, pressures, should’s and ought to’s dominate. Anxiety, fear and worry are all too […]
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