It is not uncommon in today’s business culture to find organizations where someone is in charge of engagement as though you could assign it or delegate it. You cannot create a culture of engagement through an organizational chart. Where you…
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What Is An Engaged And Committed Workforce?
Tagged with: accomplishments, collaborative, culture, engagement, improvements, initiatives, leadership, motivated, performance, positive, positive presence, productivity, relationships
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Giving Back
No matter what your circumstance in life, you have the ability to give back, and giving benefits all those involved both physically and emotionally. When giving to others makes you feel good, those feelings translate to your biology and the…
Tagged with: altruism, biology, brain, connection, cooperation, emotionally, endorphins, euphoria, fulfillment, giving, gratefulness, happiness, helper’s high, interdependence, kind, Meaning, oxytocin, physically, positive presence, stress, Trust
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Be Great A Decade At A Time
I recently listened to an author say that if they reflected on their life in the past three decades, and taken into account all the unique changes that occurred in those three separate spans of time, they could not have…
Tagged with: achievable, change, culture, fast-paced, goals, leadership, linear, positive, positive presence, Prioritize, realistic, strength-giving
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Bad Apples Or Bad Barrels?
Maybe you have heard the phrase “that one bad apple can ruin the whole barrel”. This adage has been used for centuries to relate individual behaviour to the ability of a rotten piece of fruit to spoil an entire barrel…
Tagged with: behaviour, biofield, collaborative, communication, Competition, conflict, cooperation, disruptive, dysfunctional, morale, motivation, negative energy, positive presence, succeed, teams, toxic individuals, uncooperative, value, workplaces
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The Science of Gratitude
Gratitude is getting a great deal of attention these days within the realm of positive psychology. Studies show that gratitude not only can be deliberately cultivated, but can increase levels of well-being and happiness among those who do cultivate it.…
Tagged with: Appreciation, brain health, empathy, energy, gratefulness, Gratitude, mental state, optimism, positive emotions, positive presence, positive psychology, relationships, thankful, virtuous cycle, well-being
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The Art of Gratitude
Angeles Arrien, in her book “Living in Gratitude: A Journey That Will Change Your Life”, says that although gratefulness often arises spontaneously, it is also a choice we make. She identifies the four universal portals to the practice and virtue…
Tagged with: abundance, authentic, blessings, change, Character, community, contribution, energized, Gratitude, health, honest, learnings, mercies, mindset, positive, positive presence, protections, purpose, relationships, social, spiritual, Stability, support, values, well-being, work
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Leader or Coach?
In the face of rapid, disruptive change and the highly dynamic state of business, companies are realizing that leaders can’t be expected to have all the answers and that command-and-control leadership is no longer viable. That being said, investing in…
Tagged with: behavioural transformation, coaching, disruptive change, Learning, positive presence, rapid change, self-aware, Self-coaching, transition
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Are You an Authentic Leader?
In today’s world of organizations there is a real desire for authentic leadership. Being an authentic leader means you must understand how you relate to others and then learn to adjust your behaviour accordingly to deal with others in a…
Do You Have a Toxic Work Environment?
Some surveys show that as many as half of all front-line workers feel low levels of work engagement stemming in part from poor leadership. If any one person, regardless of technical ability, cannot connect and cooperate with other people, the…
Tagged with: attitude, behavioural competency, cooperate, detrimental, engagement, leadership, performance, positive presence, strength-driving behaviours, toxic work environment
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Are You Exercising Your Mind?
Meditation is actually exercise for the mind and trains the mind to be present and go beyond all thought – strengthening the muscle of the mind by placing focus on the present. Where we focus is a choice and with…
Tagged with: awareness, brain, Emotions, empathy, exercise, happy hormones, meditation, mind, positive presence, present, relationship, well-being
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