Great Listening: Not Just Sponging

“People’s appraisal of their listening ability is much like their assessment of their driving skills, in that the great bulk of adults think they’re above average….While many of us have thought of being a good listener being like a sponge that accurately absorbs what...

Mind/Body Upper: 30 Minutes in a Park!

“People who visit parks for 30 minutes or more each week are much less likely to have high blood pressure or poor mental health than those who don’t, according to new research by Australian and UK environmental scientists….parks offered health benefits including...

Attraction in Love and Work? Try magnets.

“ ‘Like a river flows    Surely to the sea    Darling, so it goes    Some things were meant to be.’  - Elvis Presley, Can’t Help Falling In Love ….The love Elvis sings about is an overwhelming force, motivating him to defy the counsel of ‘wise men’ and ‘rush in’....

Can We Change? Yes We Can!

“The beliefs, assumptions, expectations that you’ve gotten from your friends, family, culture — those things, Mischel explains, are the filter through which you see the world. Your mind stands between who you are, your personality and whatever situation you are...

Functional Stupidity: Really? Really.

“Functional stupidity in the workplace is best described as when smart people are discouraged to think and reflect at work. The ramifications can ultimately be catastrophic, leading to organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster….However,...