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Mind Mapping Explained and Demonstrated in Five Minutes
This shows you how to use mind-mapping to get a job! It's not rocket science, and it works.
SYSTEMS THINKING: A GROUP DEMONSTRATION
How does systems thinking work? Here is an example of systems thinking!
the importance of appreciating others
Full appreciation for work done is at the top of every employee's wish list. But how many leaders do it, or do it well? Colin Powell's notes to people taught me a lot about how to show appreciation for others.
Secrets of Politically Savvy People
Discover the six secrets of politically savvy people. Mastering political savvy may be easier than you think. It is not smoke and mirrors, or back room intrigue, but a common-sense approach to maneuvering through office sensitivities for positive business results.
How to Think and Plan Strategically
How would you like to be more proactive than reactive? Wouldn’t it be great if you could look back a year and clearly see the forward progress in your work area, and not just status quo? That’s what strategic thinking can do! Enhance your ability to think strategically, and teach others to do so as well.
Clear Communications -- at Work or at Home!
George Bernard Shaw said, "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." How true! Understand the barriers to good communications, and learn practical ways you can improve communications on your team.
How to manage stress and build resilience
How do you "bounce back" from a loss? How do you build resilience into your life... to be prepared for difficult transitions? Here are the A-B-C-D's of recovery and resilience: pro-active steps anyone can take!
Reducing Your Self-Conciousness and Fear
What do you fear--what is holding you back? Find out how to face your fears and "get over yourself" with these three practical tips!
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
What is emotional intelligence, and why should you care? The data is overwhelming: Emotional Intelligence (EI), not just “intelligence,” is a critical skill for career success. Learn how to foster constructive emotions and manage destructive ones through a few behavior changes. Armed with EI strategies, you can improve the emotional climate at work and at home!
A Leader Communicating a Strategic Plan (Part 1 of 3)
For strategic planners, one way to communicate a strategy! This was American Forces Network moving from analog to digital production and distribution in 2000. (First of three short videos.)
A Leader Communicating a Strategic Plan (Part 2 of 3)
In this second video the leader lays out the roadmap to achieve the strategic vision.
A Leader Communicating a Strategic Plan (Part 3 of 3)
In this third video the leader outlines the priorities for the next year and asks employees for help to achieve the strategic goals.