The PERMA pillars offer potentially powerful tools to L&D professionals if they can be successfully integrated into L&D initiatives within the workplace: Positive emotions Engagement Relationship Meaning Accomplishment If you want more, please read the article by clicking on the link below: https://creativityasia.com/improve-training-with-positive-psych/
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Can Feedback Make Some Things Worse?
Here's an interesting article for coaches and managers responsible for holding people to a certain set of behavioural standards / values. Feedback might make things worse, especially in cases where people are 'acting out'. Mindful awareness is better. If you want more, please read the article by clicking on the link below: https://knowledge.insead.edu/blog/insead-blog/diffusing-unconscious-misbehaviour-in-the-workplace-6881
The Dark Side of Resilience
We all know that too much of a good thing is bad for you. But is it true for resilience. Well, the answer is yes. It seems that any strength overplayed eventually becomes a derailer. What are your overplayed strengths and how have they started to work against you? If you want more, please read … Continue reading The Dark Side of Resilience
Smart or Wise? Watch Alibaba’s Jack Ma as he Talks About Humans and Machines
Alibaba's Jack Ma on Artificial Intelligence. He says machines will be smarter than humans, but not wiser. I'm concerned that we still focus on smarts when we develop people - kids and adults - and not on wisdom (or vertical development). Think of people as smartphones: You can keep adding Apps to make your … Continue reading Smart or Wise? Watch Alibaba’s Jack Ma as he Talks About Humans and Machines
Are We on the Brink of a Global Emotional Crisis?
Has the world gone mad? Are you afraid of what might happen? Understanding how our brains work will help us create a less polarised, more inclusive world where we ALL feel safer. It's not that hard, just start with these things: Sleep properly and for long enough Eat well and don't starve your brain Breathe … Continue reading Are We on the Brink of a Global Emotional Crisis?
Gender Equity: It’s a Tired Topic, But When Will It Be Different?
A report worth reading. Then ask, "What can I do to change this?" And then just do that. While 40% of today’s global workforce is female, women hold only 5% of global CE positions. The numbers sre similar in Africa where only 5% of CEs are women, which falls far short of the desired target … Continue reading Gender Equity: It’s a Tired Topic, But When Will It Be Different?
Why Constant Learners All Embrace the 5-Hour Rule
Embracing a learning lifestyle means that every time we do something, we get better at doing that thing. Mindfully focusing on learning un-automates our behaviours so we can keep improving them rather than plateauing. Every event is an opportunity to improve. By focusing on learning as a lifestyle, we get so much more done over … Continue reading Why Constant Learners All Embrace the 5-Hour Rule
Brené Brown: The Anatomy of Trust
Trust is a big word. In this talk Brené Brown gives us a way of breaking it down with her acronym B.R.A.V.I.N.G. For us, trust is the foundation of both intra- and interpersonal relationships. We all need to be BRAVING connection to be successful at home and at work. Get better at trusting and being … Continue reading Brené Brown: The Anatomy of Trust
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