Posts Tagged ‘talent development’
8 Moves That’ll Make People Think You’re the Most Confident Person in the Room
We received so much positive feedback from our last issue, we decided to share more from Jeff Haden. Today we share eight things you can do to appear more confident. 8 Moves That’ll Make People Think You’re the Most Confident Person in the Room By Jeff Haden of Inc. If you’re like me, you often…
Read MoreDon’t Praise Accomplishments, Praise Effort: Science Says So
Today we share Jeff Haden’s perspective on praise and how it can be best utilized in the workplace. Enjoy! Don’t Praise Accomplishments, Praise Effort: Science Says So By Jeff Haden Praise motivates. Praise encourages. Praise inspires. Sometimes. Depending on the approach you take, praising an employee can actually have the opposite effect. The difference lies in whether…
Read MoreResearch-Proven Tricks That Make You Seem Smarter Than You Are
Today we share Dr. Travis Bradberry’s article that describes proven strategies to help you come across smarter to others. Research-Proven Tricks That Make You Seem Smarter Than You Are By Dr. Travis Bradberry It’s great to be smart, but intelligence is a hard thing to pin down. In many cases, how smart people think you are is…
Read MoreSmall Things People Use To Judge Your Personality
First impressions can make a difference, as our brains are hardwired to judge. Today we share Travis Bradberry’s perspective on how we evaluate others based on small behaviors and actions. Small Things People Use To Judge Your Personality By Dr. Travis Bradberry The human brain is hardwired to judge. This survival mechanism makes it very…
Read MoreHow Mindfulness Will Turbocharge Your Career
According to Psychology Today, ‘mindfulness’ is a state of active, open attention on the present. Today we share Travis Bradberry’s perspective on how mindfulness can positively impact your career. How Mindfulness Will Turbocharge Your Career By Dr Travis Bradberry Mindfulness is an increasingly popular notion in the workplace, with companies such as Apple, Yahoo, Starbucks,…
Read More5 Words And Phrases That Can Transform Your Work Life
Professor Bernard Roth, a Stanford design and engineering professor, shared some habits found in his book with the author of today’s ezine. We’ve received excellent feedback from this simple but empowering issue. 5 Words And Phrases That Can Transform Your Work Life By Michael Grothaus Reporting for this story took a different turn from the beginning.…
Read MoreIt’s (Almost) Impossible to Go Wrong When You Hire People With These 4 Qualities
As you know, you need to hire the right people for your business or department to be successful. Today we share Julia Hartz’s technique for determining who is right for her company. It’s (Almost) Impossible to Go Wrong When You Hire People With These 4 Qualities by Julia Hartz Here’s the secret to building a successful…
Read MoreBad Mistakes that Make Good Employees Leave
A global study done by LinkedIn indicated 32% of respondents believe retention is a top priority in 2016. With this in mind, it’s important to understand what causes employees, especially ‘star’ producers, to leave. Bad Mistakes That Make Good Employees Leave By Dr Travis Bradberry It’s tough to hold on to good employees, but it…
Read More10 Ways to Spot a Truly Exceptional Employee
An advanced degree and years of experience are important, but don’t necessarily make you exceptional in the workplace. 10 Ways to Spot a Truly Exceptional Employee by Dr. Travis Bradberry A recent international study surveyed more than 500 business leaders and asked them what sets great employees apart. The researchers wanted to know why some…
Read MoreInspiration for the New Year
Wishing you a healthy and prosperous New Year! Today’s issue briefly looks at the story of Bert and John Jacobs, co-founders of the Life Is Good company, and the simple question that inspired them. Brothers who cofounded a $100 million company say this question their mom asked every night at dinner is what inspired…
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