How To Have A ‘Happiness’ Point Of View
Gary M. Douglas, International Speaker, Psychologist, Investor
Why Active Listening Is Bad Listening
Guy Bell, Author
Are You Ready For A Career Change?
Laurence Favier, Facilitator, accessjoyofbusiness.com
Avoid 8 Types Of Handshakes That Will Hurt Your Influence
Stacey Hanke, Founder and Communication Expert, Stacey Hanke Inc
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If you have some unpleasant situations in your life that keeps happening over and over again, whom would you blame? People are quick to point fingers at others. Have you ever found yourself doing this?
The majority of people feel as though life is happening to them. For example, If they are treated a certain way or some situation shows up in their life regularly, they will point the finger and blame someone else outside of them. Have you ever found yourself doing this?
Happiness. Countless books have been written on the topic. Lectures are presented around the world offering advice on what you must do to obtain it. It’s a hot topic. Most of us seek it. Few of us find it.
I see people talk about listening as though it’s a tactic you can employ in business. It’s nonsense. Listening isn’t a tactic you should hone, or something you should have to consciously choose to do. Listening is a natural expression of your curiosity.
Statistics show that the average employee will change jobs at least 11 times in their working life and, for most people, moving into a new role is a fairly manageable transition. But what happens you want to change course completely and launch a brand-new career? What steps do you take once you decide it’s time to move onto a new career? Is it really time for a career change or is there actually an opportunity to stay in your current job, by transforming and evolving your role there?
Have you ever wondered what your handshake says about you? Your handshake is like your business card. It conveys your confidence, credibility and influence without sharing a single word. Studies have shown this one simple gesture can enhance a social situation and make a positive impact on others.
Did you know that two-thirds of managers are uncomfortable talking to employees for any reason at all? That’s a troubling statistic. Being able to share your story with others is central to your impact as a leader. If this is an area you need to brush up on—and even if it’s not—we need to look at your delivery to make sure your message will matter.
At the root of our existence is the need for the re-emergence of integrity as a common element in the collective character of humankind.
Whether at the workplace or in any other collaborative environment, there are a few essential tools we can call upon to support engaged, productive outcomes for all involved. Paying attention to the way we think about, communicate with, and participate in our teams can lead to new opportunities to create the outcomes we most want to see for ourselves and the group as a whole.