Ambition alone doesn’t translate into effective leadership. It might help someone rise to a leadership position, but it doesn’t guarantee they will excel in that role.
Unleash Your Inner Joy: The Hidden Power of a Smile
When we curve our lips upward, we activate specific facial muscles that are directly linked to our brain’s emotional processing centers.
Happiness. It’s not what you think!
Happiness can be tricky to figure out. Some have the belief that being happy means never facing challenges or that success automatically brings joy. But the real key to happiness is less about external things and more about internal factors like contentment, faith,...
Your Genius Awaits
Unlocking Your Untapped Brilliance Have you ever felt completely in flow with a task? Like time flies by as you're fully immersed and your skills are being maximized? Chances are you were operating within what Gay Hendricks calls your "Zone of Genius." In his book The...
Embracing Personal Liberty
Happy 4th of July, everyone! Today, as we celebrate our nation's independence, I figured it would be a perfect time to reflect on personal liberty and how it plays a crucial role in our personal growth. Liberty isn't just a political concept; it's a deeply personal...
From Synapses to Spirit: Rewiring your Brain for Faith
I've always been intrigued by the fact that our brains are always creating. They're not static organs, sitting idle in our skulls. Instead, they're dynamic, ever-changing networks of neurons, constantly forming new connections and pruning old ones. This fascinating...
“Optimism and Magical Thinking”
The article, authored by David Peterson, examines the interplay between optimism and magical thinking, and their effects on decision-making and well-being. It illustrates how unchecked optimism and magical thinking, like the belief in winning the lottery, can lead to poor decisions and unrealistic expectations. Conversely, balanced optimism, grounded in realism, fosters resilience and well-being. The piece suggests cultivating “optimistic skepticism,” setting concrete goals, and learning from past failures as strategies to optimize optimism without falling into the pitfalls of magical thinking.
Master Learning with Retrieval Practice
Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that focuses on actively recalling information from memory. Instead of simply rereading notes or textbooks, retrieval practice encourages learners to actively search for and retrieve information. Why is retrieval practice...
The Power of Positive Intelligence in One-on-One Coaching
You know how sometimes you get these unhelpful thoughts stuck in your head? Like, you're trying to work on a project, but your mind keeps going, "You're not good enough for this. You're going to mess it all up." Or you're about to give a presentation, and that nagging...
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