A life lived on autopilot defeats intentional choices. Research shows that around 43% of our behavior is habitual, which can be problematic at times. Routines can be beneficial for productivity. But it can be all too easy to slip into…
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Make defaults work for you
One of the cognitive biases of behavioral economics is a tendency to leave default settings as they are. In a world of many options, taking the easy path is an understandable short-cut that saves us time and effort. Defaults might…
Posted in Ideas That Work, positive shift
Behavioral Economics and Weight Loss
Behavior change is hard, as anyone who has ever tried to create a new habit knows. The field of Behavioral Economics shows that we often fail to make rational choices. Below are a few human tendencies to be aware of:…
Tagged with: behavioral economics, cognitive biases, habits, weight loss
Posted in personal development
Posted in personal development
The Simple Way to Create a Compelling Talk
Have you wondered what makes a great TED Talk so effective? I watched some of the best presentations while exploring hundreds of TED Talks by speakers who are also authors of books for the TED Talk Book Discussion list. I’ve…
Work Skills List
Skills are the tools we need to design and build a beautiful life. Skills help both to advance a career and to make positive shift happen. Assess your skills, explore the links below and download the List of Work Skills…
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12 Communication Skills
Verbal communication is like playing ping pong while juggling and jumping on a trampoline. There is far more going on than just bouncing back and forth between a speaker and listener! A speaker must choose words and transmit them with…
Tagged with: active-listening, communication, communication-skills, relationships
Posted in communication, personal development, work skills
Posted in communication, personal development, work skills
Understanding Body Language
“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say” – Ralph Waldo Emerson A large part of communication comes from body language. A listener must understand the nonverbal part of a message, and a speaker needs to match body…
Posted in Ideas That Work
12 Soft Skills for Success
Many of the top skills desired by employers are soft skills that involve purposeful work, personal qualities, and people. PURPOSE↳ Planning• Problem solve• Look at tasks to achieve outcomes• Actively select important priorities• Next actions to schedule• Include time to…
Meaningful Conversations
Have you ever wished for more meaningful conversations that develop deeper relationships? Our connections with others improve our happiness and combat loneliness. Conversation is a special communication skill to practice. The best communicators are present, observant, and provide feedback to…
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Skills for Career Advancement
“The career advice you probably didn’t get” TED talk by Susan Colantuono describes three types of important skills for career advancement: 1. Use the greatness in you. 2. Engage the greatness in others. 3. Achieve and sustain extraordinary outcomes. (often…
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