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Scott Sonnon: Flipping Challenges & Problems Into Assets - The Positivity Project
Posted March 12, 2013
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Note From Jim:
Great stuff! I gained great knowledge from Scott Sonnon last night. Thanks Scott!!! Among other concepts this included Scott's four point method for turning negatives into positives (Awareness, Gratefulness, Kindness, Diligence); how to flip a problem into an asset; and strategies to reduce stress, heighten focus, and increase composure through breathing.
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back to topTalent Development Question: Setbacks & Resiliency- "What good can we make of this?" - A Mother's Thoughtful, Loving, and Change-Empowering Query
Posted March 13, 2013
Talent Development Question: Setbacks & Resiliency- "What good can we make of this?" - A Mother's Thoughtful, Loving, and Change-Empowering Query
Note From Jim:
Talent development coach Wally Bock comments that growth, understanding, and change are powered by STRUGGLE and that when it comes to talent development, we must better prepare ourselves and our people for growing from ADVERSITY.
In the spirit of my post of yesterday sharing insights spoken by Scott Sonnon (Flip Challenges Into Assets), i... back to top
Manage Your Bullies Well
Posted April 4, 2013
NOTE FROM JIM
How well do you navigate bullying and toxic behavior, be it from managers, subordinates, colleagues, clients, board directors, investors, or from those in your personal life? Yes, those emotional manipulators. You’ve had a few of them in your life, no?
Do you let them loose your composure or take you by surprise? How have you responded? What best to do?
Each of us is responsible for our own behavior regardless of circumstance. There will always be others around us who don't. Don't take ... back to top
Sources of Confidence - Men Vs. Woman
Posted April 23, 2013
NOTE FROM JIM
Related to my post of yesterday regarding our blind spots, one of my favorite cerebral thinkers, David Brooks of the New York Times, raises interesting questions about gender based attitudes connected with CONFIDENCE.
Does our source of confidence differ by gender? How so? And if so, can our organizations achieve higher levels of performance, decision making, and behavior by optimizing sources of confidence throughout an organization?
To tickle your curiosity:
Access the 3 mi... back to top
Hold or Fold? - Should you hang in with discomfort or quit instead?
Posted June 10, 2013
NOTE FROM JIM
Is it better to persevere or to give in? Research suggests that it depends. Yes you should persevere to achieve those things that are possible, when they are largely within your control and the goal can be accomplished owing to your emerging skills and competencies.
Ken Nowack of Envisia Learning, one of my favorite bloggers, provides insight and recommendations drawing on research in this area.
To engage your curiosity I've provided some article excerpts below. ... back to top
Freedom - Vote For And Choose The Habit Of Happiness
Posted July 7, 2013
NOTE FROM JIM
You've likely seen other of my previous posts that point to the wisdom and enthusiasm of Lionel Ketchian, the inspiration behind The Happiness Club.
Within the past 10 years or so, leaders, practitioners, and academics in the field of psychology have been studying the concept of optimizing human flourishing. Research and practice indicate that "Happiness", "Optimism", and "Flow" (Flow – the state of being swept into an endeavor to the point of enjoying it so much that there is no notice of the ela... back to top
"Changing Our Minds IS Exactly Why We're Here"
Posted July 12, 2013
NOTE FROM JIM:
What the world demands of us all: Open-mindedness, the courage to allow others to challenge our beliefs, the power to display ignorance while modestly accepting that our current view may no longer apply, and the humility to sincerely consider contrary opinion. Lee Bollinger, President of Columbia University spoke of these needs in his recent address to Columbia graduates.
To tickle your curiosities see the excerpts below. Better still, access the text of the full address.
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back to topHow Regular Exercise Helps You Balance Work and Family
Posted January 6, 2014
NOTE FROM JIM
Writing for the Harvard Business Review, Assistant Professor Russell Clayton suggests that regular physical exercise, particularly for those with busy schedules, facilitates increased self-efficacy and counterintuitively, a mitigation of conflict between work and home roles.
To tickle your curiosity, see excerpts of Professor Clayton’s article below. Better still, access his article: http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/01/how-regular-exercise-helps-you-balance-work-and-family/
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back to top13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do
Posted January 8, 2014
NOTE FROM JIM:
Amy Morin, a college professor, published author, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker shares a list of thirteen things mentally strong people DON’T allow themselves to do. Have you mastered the art and discipline of being strong mentally?
To tickle your curiosities glean the excerpted listing below. Better still, access Amy’s recent blog post to obtain a full appreciation of this important topic and other great lessons too. This article is a “must read”. http://www.amymorinlcsw...
back to topMotivation
Posted January 17, 2014
NOTE FROM JIM:
Need a little boost to get you going today? In just 6 minutes and 12 seconds, Kalib Singh will fuel your passion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUsHePihYO4&feature=youtu.be
EXCERPTS
- Only you can create the perfect time, the perfect opportunity, the perfect situation.
- Avoid spiritual suicide by not fulfilling your goals … by get...
back to topClumsy Feedback Is a Poorly Wrapped Gift - HBR
Posted April 17, 2014
NOTE FROM JIM
In a recent blog post on HBR, organizational psychologist Roger Schwartz provides exceptional advice on embracing negative feedback in ways that ultimately enhance one’s own performance.
He writes, “When you accept a person’s gift [of feedback] – no matter how poorly wrapped – by responding with curiosity and compassion, you are giving a gift in return. You are creating the trust needed to talk about things that really matter and that will lead to better results....
back to topThe Happiness Zone Newsletter – 7 Questions Of Enlightenment - Have you questioned your unhappiness?
Posted April 1, 2015
Note From Jim:
You may recall from previous posts that I’m a Lionel Ketchian fan. I recommend that you subscribe to Lionel’s free monthly newsletter (Link below). I predict that by doing so, you'll enhance your experience of happiness.
In praise of Lionel’s powerful ongoing advice, I encourage a read of his most recent post which inspires us all to thrive. I trust that Lionel will welcome my nudge to have you follow his insights and those of his colleagues.
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By Lionel Ketchian
I have been ...
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