The Psychology of Fun,Play and Full Engagement
James Mapes
Masters in Our Midst
Alan Cohen
Shoot For the Moon
Barry Eisen
Being Courageous
Sandra Ford Walston
The Psychology of Fun,Play and Full Engagement
James Mapes
Masters in Our Midst
Alan Cohen
Shoot For the Moon
Barry Eisen
Being Courageous
Sandra Ford Walston
Some people write obscure emails. They write emails in the least possible time by using all the possible short forms. Many people write emails carelessly, with almost the whole stuff dumped in a single and bizarre paragraph. The way email is composed, represents your personality to an email receiver. The words, style, and tone that are used in any email make your immediate reflection on the other side. Perhaps, nears and dears, like parents, may not have much concern while reading your improvised email. But to the others, especially, unknown and professionals, such emails stir irritation. It also defeats the purpose of sending an email. Thus, incomprehensible email not only spoils the precious time but may also upset the mood of a person reading that email.
Do you think fun is frivolous? If so, perhaps you should think again.
As commuters hustled through the Washington, D.C. metro station on a cold winter morning, a musician stood next to a wall playing his violin, the case at his feet open for tips. He played six Bach pieces for 43 minutes. A few people stopped and listened for a moment, then hurried on their way. Some threw some change or a dollar into the violin case. The musician’s most attentive audience was a three-year-old boy holding his mother's hand. He wanted to stay and listen, but his mother tugged him along. Finally the violinist retrieved $32 from the case, put his instrument away, and disappeared into the crowd. No one applauded or thanked him.
Over the years, I've asked office brokers and managers about strategies they've used to help agents, especially newer agents, to become successful faster and establish momentum. An answer I got from some very successful office leaders was this advice to a new licensee when asked, "What do I do now?" Answer: "Go out and buy or lease a Cadillac Eldorado or Continental Mark III" (in the 70's) and Mercedes and BMWs (from the 80's on). After the dazed newbie agent had taken a deep breath, they usually responded with their reality, "I can hardly afford Board dues and business cards, how am I supposed to buy an expensive luxury car?" The manager's response, in essence, used the comparison about people being like tea bags. That being, "You don't know how strong you are until you're in a little bit of hot water."
Curious about women and courage, everyday courage or how to apply courageous leadership—this is the article for you. No sensational stories, heroism or drama, just the understanding of how to apply courage at work or in your personal life. There is a direct correlation between your success quotient and your courage quotient. What would you do right now if you had “unlimited courage?”
A new year means a new crowd at the gym. Soon after the 1st of January, fitness centers everywhere were teeming with New Year’s resolutionists spinning, lifting and flexing their way to good health. While physical fitness will always rank high on the resolution list, 2014 is all about getting finances in shape. When compared side by side, both are vital in improving the quality of life, reducing stress, and feeling more motivated at work.
Has late-night cramming for the old college exam turned into a lifelong habit? Do you find yourself tweaking a client presentation an hour before you’re due to deliver it? Are you still racking your brain for that perfect analogy the day before you walk into the board room with the big recommendation? Do you frequently find yourself still Googling stats minutes before you need to use them at your industry meeting?
I’ll wager that today you will send and receive more texts and emails than you have conversations with your – customers, employees, friends and/or loved ones! Am I right?
What is failure? To many it is a loss, a show of weakness, and a rejection of our persona so the world perceives an underachiever, or perhaps even a flop. Failure in this context can amplify personal insecurities that can be humiliating in our respective social circles. Not succeeding in something opens the door for criticism, mockery and even “I told you so” remarks. Failure is an emotional fear that strikes at our very core.
It’s time for optimism in America. Right now! I’m convinced that the best era of America is still ahead. And it’s time to start building it, even if Washington won’t, and even if the politicians are going to bring us both ups and downs in the years ahead.