Read Amy Cuddy’s Response to Power-Posing Critiques -- Science of Us
You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Every vacation and at Christmas I like to reflect on how life is going and so it was in December 2014 while my parents were staying with us for a few days over the break. I got talking to my dad and things were not good.
Listening to your commitments - Next Action Associates
My Eight Dollar Flight Upgrade Trick
How I manage to upgrade every flight I take, domestic or Internnational, not only for me, but for every single one of my fellow passengers.
How to Motivate Employees: Give Them Compliments and Pizza -- Science of Us
What I Learned From a Stroke at 26: Make Time to Untangle - The New York Times
After a stroke at work, an employee at a venture-backed start-up learns to adjust his professional priorities and take a break from the daily sprint.
What Books Would You Recommend Someone Read to Improve their General Knowledge of the World?
Episode 006 – Coaching for Leaders Host Dave Stachowiak | The All-Star Leader Podcast
People Accidentally Waste Their Leisure Time -- Science of Us
EpiPen maker strays from its mission | L. David Marquet | Pulse | LinkedIn
A mission statement doesn’t just guide a company’s actions and principles, it tells the world what you stand for and what people should expect from an organization. Mylan Pharmaceuticals is a company that has lost sight of its mission statement.
Good Presentations Need to Make People Uncomfortable
Being persuasive starts with cognitive dissonance.
Here's Why You Absolutely Must Do Things You're Really Bad At | Inc.com
Meryl Streep got an Oscar nomination for playing Florence Foster Jenkins, an awful singer who performed at Carnegie Hall.
White House women want to be in the room where it happens - The Washington Post
Back-to-School Icebreakers Are Awkward, But They Work -- Science of Us
Bob Newhart Stop It
Very Funny!
Take breaks from focussed work to increase your productivity | Isabeau Iqbal | Pulse | LinkedIn
Until recently, this is what a typical workday looked like: upon arrival at the office my default was to check, and respond to, email. I then spent the remaining hours travelling in and out meetings (planned and spontaneous because I share an office and I cannot predict or control the conversations
A Parable of Contentment and Happiness
The Balancing Act - Teaching in Higher Ed
Ford Tough Ford Trucks ford tough Ford Tough Truck ford | The Verge
Ford's F-Series is now the official truck of the NFL. This is a sentence that raises a few questions (like why does the NFL have an official truck?) but that is, at heart, simple. There's a...
What Makes People Feel Upbeat at Work - The New Yorker
How can an employer create an upbeat workplace? By not telling people to be positive.
How and Why to Use Checklists | The Art of Manliness
Why You Should Hire People Toughened by Failure, Not Those Coddled by Success
Amazon and Google discovered what the most innovative employees have in common is not how well they did at a prestige college.
Try Everything by Shakira
Seth's Blog: The paradox of the flawless record
Andy Grove and the Value of Facing Reality
How Each Myers-Briggs® Type Reacts to Stress (and How to Help!) - Psychology Junkie
Find out what causes stress for each Myers-Briggs personality type, and learn how each type responds differently. Also find ways to prevent and fix stress!
50 Ways Happier, Healthier, And More Successful People Live On Their Own Terms – The Mission – Medium
1. Stop consuming caffeine
Alain de Botton on What Makes a Good Communicator and the Difficult Art of Listening in Intimate Relationships – Brain Pickings
“What makes people good communicators is, in essence, an ability not to be fazed by the more problematic or offbeat aspects of their own characters.”
The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence - The Atlantic
In some jobs, being in touch with emotions is essential. In others, it seems to be a detriment. And like any skill, being able to read people can be used for good or evil.
Pinkcast 1.7: How to decide whether to say yes or no. | Daniel H. Pink