September 29, 2024 Developing the fine art of saying what you mean Instead of trying to gain the upper hand, we might content ourselves with the goodwill we earn by being up-front, honest, and sincere. BY Yonason Goldson “Oh, no, I couldn’t possibly. . . .” “Please, go ahead; I don’t mind waiting.” “Thanks, but no … Continue reading Developing the fine art of saying what you mean
Category Archives: Personal Skills
Personality tests might be derailing your leaders
August 15, 2024 Personality tests might be derailing your leaders There’s a surge in organizations turning to personality tests to assess and develop leadership. Although they can reveal crucial insight, they can just as easily be misused. BY Matt Paese “I honestly don’t know how I became this person.” This anguished remark came as a newly … Continue reading Personality tests might be derailing your leaders
3 causes of self-doubt and how to overcome them
August 11, 2024 3 causes of self-doubt and how to overcome them The underlying reason for feeling doubtful or dubious can usually be traced to one of three different factors. BY Yonason Goldson Your eyes snap open in the dark of the night.?The clock tells you it’s 4 a.m.?You roll over and try to go back … Continue reading 3 causes of self-doubt and how to overcome them
Control your actions by doing this one thing in the moment
July 14, 2024 Control your actions by doing this one thing in the moment We can’t control our feelings. But we can control our actions. By taking responsibility for our behavior, we can bring our attitudes and emotions into line. BY Yonason Goldson Scenario number one: You’re walking across your front lawn when you hear the clatter of … Continue reading Control your actions by doing this one thing in the moment
Simple steps to make doing good part of who you are
May 31, 2024 Simple steps to make doing good part of who you are Seven ideas to incorporate company and employee values into charitable and social initiatives. BY Kamini Tiwari Companies that foster a culture of employee passion and purpose can unlock a powerful competitive advantage. By empowering employees to pursue their passions inside and outside … Continue reading Simple steps to make doing good part of who you are
This personality type can help create a healthy workplace culture
By Jose Ucar February 03, 2024 When it comes to communication, there are three effective strategies that can help you influence people and create a positive shift in their perspectives and actions: 1) The conveyor: this involves directing and telling people what to do, providing clear instructions and guidance to achieve desired outcomes. 2) … Continue reading This personality type can help create a healthy workplace culture
There are 3 ways to challenge a statement. The one you pick says a lot about your character
By Yonason Goldson January 21, 2024 Taylor Swift is a political asset working for the Pentagon The FBI instigated the January 6 capitol riots Nikki Haley is not a natural American citizen and is therefore ineligible to serve as president Claudine Gay’s ouster as president of Harvard was motivated by racism Videos of the October … Continue reading There are 3 ways to challenge a statement. The one you pick says a lot about your character
Asking these types of questions will make you look smarter
By Lydia Dishman January 14, 2024 “If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask . . . for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less than five … Continue reading Asking these types of questions will make you look smarter
How to brag about yourself in a way that doesn’t make people hate you
By Kim Rittberg November 10, 2023 You need to brag. No one knows about what you’ve done, how skilled you are, the recognition you’ve received—until you tell them. No one is going home to google you—the burden is on you. My mantra: Humility does not pay the bills. This is especially important for women. … Continue reading How to brag about yourself in a way that doesn’t make people hate you