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The Robots are Coming: Now What?

April 26, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

As 5G digital transmission speeds–which are 10 to 100 times faster than 4G depending on the application–take root and establish a new normal for digital velocity, right behind them are robots. Retail mega-monster Walmart fired a loud cannon recently, announcing that one-fourth of its stores will integrate robots in place of unskilled labor. The robots […]

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Filed Under: Jobs, Leadership, Mindfulness, Multi-Generational Effectiveness

Emotional Intelligence is Key to Happiness in a Digital World

February 16, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Much has been written about the relationship between a happy, positive workplace and an effective, productive workforce but the definition of happiness can be misunderstood. Often workforce harmony is seen as the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative ones. On the surface this looks great; but on the inside this happy face veneer can […]

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Filed Under: Mindfulness

Crowded Heads: What’s A Bigger Problem, Anxiety or Remorse?

February 14, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

People can get so knotted up dealing with crowded heads that sometimes they lose track of Marie Kondo’s advice concerning material possessions: de-clutter. Head noise often involves a suitable dose of anxiety or remorse. Whenever your head gets crowded, pause from juggling the chaos long enough to identify if you are feeling either one. Anxiety […]

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Filed Under: Life Skills

Wisdom & Loneliness

January 28, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

According to recent published research, loneliness is increasing. Despite technology’s instant access to everyone everywhere, researchers have identified three periods of adulthood when moderate-to-severe feelings of loneliness tend to spike: Our late-twenties. Our mid-fifties. Our late-eighties. One of the big surprises researchers discovered is that three-fourths of all study participants reported moderate-to-high levels of loneliness. […]

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Filed Under: Happiness, Influencing Behaviors

Devotion: An Exquisite Element of Life

January 23, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Devotion. When it comes to important elements of life, do you have it or is it lacking? Devotion comes with strong emotional bonds, which help determine who you are, the choices you make, and the personal brand you exhibit. Definition:“A keen, committed, and loyal commitment. Zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection.”  Gaps in life can be filled several action-oriented ways. […]

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Filed Under: Happiness, Influencing Behaviors, Life Skills

The Pursuit of Happiness

January 20, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Do you buy this hypothesis or not? Last month Fast Company magazine published an on-line book promotion piece that claimed most of our beliefs about how to pursue happiness are wrong. If you take a look at this list and have a moment to let me know whether or not you buy what the authors are […]

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Filed Under: Blog, Happiness

Mondays: Hard or Easy to Engage?

January 17, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

The recent uptick in #MondayMotivation social mediaposts triggers four questions: Are Mondays truly a downer for a majority of workers? Do people need – and crave – a pick-me-up when reentering their professional lives after the freedom of the weekend? Why are motivation levels in the workplace declining? How can we shake off the Monday blues? Beyond social […]

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Filed Under: Coaching, Happiness, Jobs

2019: Four New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Happy New Year! Here are four resolutions you might want to chew on as you finalize yours for 2019. The year just ended was too loud, raucous, and tumultuous, so I look forward to sneaking quietly and politely into what proves to be a much happier and civil twelve months of sharing, caring, and giving […]

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Filed Under: Happiness, Holidays

Story: The Powerhouse of Modern Selling

November 18, 2018 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

The ever-rising tide of flooding content has caused a heightened sense of urgency for companies seeking to secure and engage audiences. Traditional methods of advertising, marketing, and opinion-shaping have been washed over. Audiences today seek messages that grab and hold attention. Old methods don’t work; story does. My newest seminar covers story’s essential success elements. […]

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Filed Under: Pro Selling, Sales

“FEAR” by Bob Woodward

October 12, 2018 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

There is a reason Bob Woodward is one of the most highly respected journalists covering American politics and his latest book, “FEAR,” is proof why: “FEAR” is a thoroughly researched, fact-based work that pulls back the curtain on the disorganized chaos caused by current president Donald Trump. The book pre-ordered a million copies–a prodigious number […]

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Filed Under: Politics & Emotions

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