If you think of mindfulness as an esoteric philosophy with no relevance in the real world, you might want to rethink your approach. Mindfulness is about much more than striking yoga poses and nurturing inner children. Even many people who would not be caught dead in a spa or yoga retreat are using mindfulness and … Read more 5 Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness in the Workplace
In the early 1900s, French psychologist Alfred Binet developed an IQ test to measure children’s mental abilities. With his colleague, Theodore Simon, the two set up questions that assessed a child’s ability to remember facts and solve problems. In recent years, a new form of assessing intelligence has become increasingly popular. It helps to identify … Read more Emotional Intelligence: The Reasons Why You Should Know Your Emotional Quotient
I wish I knew how to make a clear message in college. When I was a student, I started the College Democrats. I invited every young moderate in Oklahoma to a lobbyist’s house for a political party. College kids from across the state showed up. Hundreds actually. A US Senator was there. Gubernatorial candidates. Big-time … Read more Once Upon a Time: The Importance of Storytelling in Business
People spend up to 80% of their days communicating, and over 50% of that time is dedicated to listening. However, the average listener only remembers around 25% of what was said. If you’re in a leadership role, one way to be effective is by being a good listener. Being a good listener is far from passive. Effective listening skills … Read more How Listening Skills and Leadership Work Together
When you want to influence others and get projects approve, strategic communication is key. Strategic communication isn’t as hard as you think to achieve and learn. Are you looking for ways to improve your workplace communication to have a more significant influence on others? Do you want colleagues and co-workers to listen and respond to … Read more How Strategic Communication is Key to Influence
