Much of the year has been focused on behavioral-based research, teaching, coaching, and writing. These subjects and programs seem to be resonating louder than ever--with larger and more diverse audiences than ever--and for that I credit the cranial … [Read more...]
Why the Democratic Debates Help None of the Candidates
As the Democratic party argues on national television for global consumption about how bad each other is, lost in their behaviors is the foolhardy approach that mudslinging is. The first rule of selling is not to disparage your own products or … [Read more...]
Dealing with a Difficult Life Event
The best part of my work is the opportunity to teach life skills and make friends around the world. I am a champion of people and know for certain that regardless where on the planet I wake up, the people I meet will be 93 percent the same as … [Read more...]
The Robots are Coming: Now What?
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 … [Read more...]
Emotional Intelligence is Key to Happiness in a Digital World
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 … [Read more...]
Crowded Heads: What’s A Bigger Problem, Anxiety or Remorse?
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 … [Read more...]
Wisdom & Loneliness
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: … [Read more...]
Devotion: An Exquisite Element of Life
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, … [Read more...]
The Pursuit of Happiness
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 … [Read more...]
Mondays: Hard or Easy to Engage?
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 … [Read more...]