Over the 62 episodes we’ve produced, I’ve been lucky to talk with enough bloggers on the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast that I do with Vicki Atkinson to know it’s a pretty universal experience that we felt that nervous feeling before pushing the “publish” button. Definitely for our first post – and for many subsequent posts as well. It has me thinking about … Continue reading Bravery, One Publish at a Time
One of my contacts on Linkedin asked me for three adjectives defining perfect team-building. According to my previous experience with HR, I came out with adjectives that I think are keys to effective team building: collaborative, inclusive, and engaging. I believe that these elements can shape a cohesive and high-performing team that propels a team toward success. An exceptional team requires more than just assembling … Continue reading The Art of Effective Team-Building for Success
Japanese people have an incredible ability to recover from catastrophes of any kind. After World War II that left the country in ruins, in just thirty years Japan became the second largest economy in the world, becoming leaders in the electronics sector in the eighties and nineties. How could the Japanese economic miracle happen? The answer has to do with an expression that we should … Continue reading How to Overcome Difficulties with the Ganbatte
What Is Extraversion? Extraversion breaks down into the following two fundamental aspects: assertiveness and enthusiasm. Those high in assertiveness are the take-charge types. The so-called natural-born leaders. The game-changing alphas. (It’s a valuable trait for a pilot, I might add.) Those high in enthusiasm are talkative and charismatic. They’re the life of the party. The ones who make friends with enviable ease. (Don’t you just love to … Continue reading Extraversion: The Price of Now
Hi all, I hope everyone is doing well! Today, I want to talk about one way I use without knowing that makes me value and hang onto my habits more: leaving my habits for a while. I have been getting back to some of my old habits recently and I like this. I also have been thinking why some habits are harder to form in … Continue reading Habits are Harder to Form in Adulthood?
