The saying “slow means fast” emphasizes the importance of taking time to do things correctly, leading to Focusing on the quality of actions leading to faster and more efficient progress in training, skill development, or problem-solving. Rushing or cutting corners can lead to poor outcomes. The concept can be applied in various situations: The “slow […]
Stay Out of the Crazy Car – 7 Types of Toxic People That Can Make You Crazy
Have you ever been in a work or personal environment where you feel unsafe, unsettled and unsure? You may be around toxic people and toxic leadership. The following personas may describe some of the characters and personalities around you. Bob Sutton, Stanford University talks about how to avoid and handle toxic people. 7 Types of […]
How “Learning How to Learn” Makes You Smarter
Successful and Proven Learning Strategies via Coursera.org – Learn the Top Ideas to Help Your Learning and the Top Pitfalls that Negatively Impact Your Learning – Source Barbara Oakley Since I began to connect to smart authors, leaders and subject matter experts I wanted to develop resources to keep up with them. I wanted to […]
Developing A Personal SWOT – Strengths – Weaknesses – Opportunities – Threats
A personal SWOT strategy is a self-assessment tool individuals use to evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to their personal and professional goals. SWOT stands for: Strengths: These are the positive attributes and qualities that you possess. They are internal factors that contribute to your personal and professional success. Examples of strengths could include […]
Critical Thinking – Definition
Critical thinking is the mental process of actively and skillfully analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing, and applying information and ideas to form well-reasoned judgments and decisions. It entails systematically and objectively examining complex issues, problems, or situations to understand them deeply, identify potential solutions, and make informed conclusions. Key components of critical thinking include: Thinking critically is […]
What Can You Do to Empower Yourself and Others?
What can you do today to begin to empower yourself? Who are your role models and mentors? What are you learning? We live in a challenging world. How can we navigate the many challenges we may face – career, family, faith, finances, friends or any other area in our lives? I sure have had my […]
Illuminate – Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies and Symbols
Illuminate Summary This visual and accessible communication guidebook will show you how Apple, Starbucks, IBM, charity: water, and others have mobilized people to embrace bold changes. To envision the future is one thing, getting others to go there with you is another. By harnessing the power of persuasive communication you, too, can turn your idea […]
Smart Habit – Exercise!
Taking care of one’s health and well-being is essential. Exercise offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. Here are some of the key benefits of exercise: Regular physical activity that suits your fitness level and health objectives is crucial. It is […]
Meditation, Mindfulness and Mental Strength – Why it is Popular
In 2010, I became stressed, broke and frustrated. My thinking known as discursive thinking interrupted my thinking and productivity. My work environment stressed me out and frustrated me. It did not matter what I said or did no one would listen. As a solution to my disruptive thinking, I took a course on mindfulness meditation […]
Calm, Clarity & Focus – Reduce Stress
Box Breathing – Check out this excellent resource to reduce your anxiety and stress before you give or receive feedback. Deep breathing and relaxation activate the other part of your nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, which sends a signal to your brain to tell the anxious part that you’re safe and doesn’t need to […]
Smart Negotiating Skills, Tools and Tactics for Men and Women
In a recent course on negotiating skills, I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Leigh Thompson, Northwestern Kellog School of Business. She is an awesome professor. Below is a summary of her course and her book! Awesome! – Doug Schmidt The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator by Dr. Leigh Thompson, Northwestern – Kellogg School […]
Leadership Insight – Lead with Emotional Intelligence
Primal Leadership by Drs. McKee, Goleman and Boyatzis provides an established resource on “emotional intelligence” in the business lexicon—and made it a necessary skill for leaders.Managers and professionals across the globe have embraced Primal Leadership, affirming the importance of emotionally intelligent leadership. Its influence has also reached well beyond the business world: the book and […]