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How to Know if You Are Plateauing

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The first of the year brings discarded pine trees, extra trash to the sidewalk, and increased de-cluttering physically and emotionally. Early January is the #1 time for internet dating website registrations, as well as people filing for divorce. With the job market being as robust as it is, people also get fidgety about how they […]

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New Projects

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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 chaos caused by domestic and global disruption. Especially popular have been Worry Circle management seminars and The […]

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The Robots are Coming: Now What?

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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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Emotional Intelligence is Key to Happiness in a Digital World

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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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