Taking care of one’s health and well-being is essential. Exercise offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. Here are some of the key benefits of exercise: Regular physical activity that suits your fitness level and health objectives is crucial. It is […]
Meditation, Mindfulness and Mental Strength – Why it is Popular
In 2010, I became stressed, broke and frustrated. My thinking known as discursive thinking interrupted my thinking and productivity. My work environment stressed me out and frustrated me. It did not matter what I said or did no one would listen. As a solution to my disruptive thinking, I took a course on mindfulness meditation […]
Smart Negotiating Skills, Tools and Tactics for Men and Women
In a recent course on negotiating skills, I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Leigh Thompson, Northwestern Kellog School of Business. She is an awesome professor. Below is a summary of her course and her book! Awesome! – Doug Schmidt The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator by Dr. Leigh Thompson, Northwestern – Kellogg School […]
Calm, Clarity & Focus – Reduce Stress
Box Breathing – Check out this excellent resource to reduce your anxiety and stress before you give or receive feedback. Deep breathing and relaxation activate the other part of your nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, which sends a signal to your brain to tell the anxious part that you’re safe and doesn’t need to […]
Leadership Insight – Lead with Emotional Intelligence
Primal Leadership by Drs. McKee, Goleman and Boyatzis provides an established resource on “emotional intelligence” in the business lexicon—and made it a necessary skill for leaders.Managers and professionals across the globe have embraced Primal Leadership, affirming the importance of emotionally intelligent leadership. Its influence has also reached well beyond the business world: the book and […]
Leadership Lesson a from Silver Star Recipient
Leadership lessons from Dennis Murphy, (Ret.) U.S. Army Dennis is a recipient of the Silver Star for valor in combat during the Vietnam War. Dennis Murphy had been in Vietnam for six months when, during a firefight with the Vietcong, he dashed into enemy fire to try to pull a fallen comrade to safety. The Silver […]
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a well-established and evidence-based program that combines mindfulness meditation, yoga, and mind-body awareness techniques to help individuals manage stress, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall well-being. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn developed MBSR in the late 1970s at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. The program typically has an 8-week curriculum that includes […]
Heroes Journey – Joseph Campbell
The Hero’s Journey is an exceptional tool for storytelling that generates enthralling narratives that intimately resonate with readers. This method embodies the universal human experience of growth and transformation and is also an ideal framework for personal development and self-discovery. 1. The Call to Adventure: The hero is presented with a challenge or opportunity that sets them […]
Who trained Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neil and LeBron James? George Mumford
Mindfulness and Meditation George T. Mumford a.k.a. The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer, is a highly acclaimed and leading expert in sports psychology & performance. Phil Jackson’s ‘Secret Weapon’ to winning eight NBA Championships. George’s passion is teaching mindfulness to high profile sports, business and academic teams alike; from the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and New […]
The Power of Thank You
A new study published in Psychological Science finds that we underestimate the power of a thank-you message to our detriment. Undervaluing Gratitude: Expressers Misunderstand the Consequences of Showing Appreciation “Underestimating the value of prosocial actions, such as expressing gratitude, may keep people from engaging in behavior that would maximize their own—and others’—well-being.”Amit Kumar, Nicholas Epley […]
Increase Your Negotiating Skills
With today’s negotiation skills on full view on the news this is a time to improve your negotiation skills and strategies. I highly recommend these resources to increase your negotiation skills. Coursera.org Course on Negotiations https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator – Leigh Thompson’s Book The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator is […]
Evernote – Great Productivity Tool for Organization – Dynamic Filing Cabinet
Evernote Benefits – While I developed this blog and all the content I used Evernote to help me organize ideas, projects, content and to-do lists. It keeps everything in a centralized location. Evernote was created to empower individuals and teams to capture ideas and inspirations, so they’re remembered forever. Read more about how Evernote has […]