I wonder if you made New Year’s resolutions to diet and exercise? Some aspect of keeping physically fit seems to make our lists each year, even though many of us don’t stick with it. Here’s another area that could benefit … Read the rest
TED Talk by Malcolm Gladwell
Referred to as a detective of fads and emerging subcultures, Malcolm Gladwell often shifts—or just plain topples— our understanding of many long-held beliefs. They could be anything from food and race to consumers and intelligence. … Read the rest
Please watch the video for my personal holiday message to you.
If you are concerned about your elderly parents, it’s probably with good reason. As our population ages and folks live into their 80s and 90s, there is a very good chance that caregiving is something you will have to deal … Read the rest
TEDx Talk Boulder by Ash Beckham
Ash Beckham believes that “we all spend time in closets” and at some point we need to “come out” of them. “All a closet is,” she says, “is a hard conversation.” A self-professed militant lesbian, … Read the rest
All real conversations are important. But the consequences of some conversations have more potential impact than others.
Here are tips for preparing for and successfully completing these high-stakes conversations — whether they are professional or personal.
Think back! Was it ever hard for you to talk to someone? Who was that and when did it happen? Do you remember why you found it so hard? Have you thought about how others might be perceiving you and … Read the rest
TED Talk by Julian Treasure
“We are losing our listening,” says leading sound expert Julian Treasure in his short but fascinating TED Talk.
With the invention of recording, writing, audio and video recording, the premium on accurate and careful listening … Read the rest
Well, maybe not a real sandbox, but research has shown the importance of incorporating games and other forms of fun into the workplace. I had the pleasure of talking with Howard Papush, aka Dr. Play, about “recess at the office” … Read the rest
September is here and thousands of kids are back to school. That means it’s time for that wonderful rite of fall: Parent-Teacher conferences. Here are some tips for parents on how to have a productive talk with their child’s teacher, … Read the rest