Why do so many workers (especially young ones) have a bad attitude at work? It’s in part because they’re good students, and they learned it from us. Continue reading »
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Defensive Pessimism
According to Julie K. Norem, Ph.D., a professor at Wellesley College Department of Psychology, defensive pessimism is a strategy used by anxious people to help them manage their anxiety so they can work productively. Defensive pessimists lower their expectations to help prepare themselves for the worst. “Though it sounds as if it might be depressing,” reads the site, “defensive pessimism actually helps anxious people focus away from their emotions so that they can plan and act effectively.”
Develop Your Presence
Your “presence” can be defined as your ability to make a strong impression on people who meet you. What’s the difference between being present and having Continue reading »
Here’s Why you Should be Building your LinkedIn Network as Fast as You Can
What are you waiting for? Continue reading »
The Four Zones of Interpersonal Space
Tony Alessandra, PH.D, is the author of Charisma: Seven Keys to Developing the Magnetism that Leads to Success. His book discusses ways to increase your personal magnetism, or charisma. His theory is that there are several components of charisma, all of which we possess to one degree or another. We can also improve our command of all the components Continue reading »
What’s New
Winifred Gallagher is the author of New: Understanding our Need for Novelty and Change. Her book explores why we humans are so attracted to things that are new to us. I should start by saying that not all of us are. Gallagher calls people who are not open to new experiences “neophobes,” as opposed to “neophiles,” who seek out change and new experiences. Continue reading »
