People are constantly talking about leaders. Leaders on the job, in our city, in our country and in our World. But I find that most people spend their time criticizing them, not praising them. Is it simply because it is so easy to be critical; to only look at the negative side? It is no wonder that most people are reluctant to throw themselves into the fray of leadership.
Recently I had the opportunity to work with a very strong team who actually praised their leaders. + Read more
We all know that music has been around for centuries but how can it really help you to be more efficient and work with your colleagues? Did you know that music was an integral part of building the pyramids? Did you know it is a key element in the training of Olympic athletes?
In recent years there have been many studies revealing how music can assist in our work. It turns out it stimulates our neurons like nothing else and we are hard wired to react and utilize it. + Read more
Recently, I met a recently retired woman who’s career gave her the opportunity to work in several places throughout the world. When she learned that I lead team building workshops, she began to share some of her experiences about teamwork in the differing places she had been. (She herself was from Argentina and she spoke great English with the slightest of accents).
As she told me her story, it got me to thinking about no matter how small our world is becoming, that it is extremely important that we take the time to learn a little about our co-workers aside from their work skills. + Read more
I am sure most of you have heard about Susan Boyle, the 47-year-old Scottish singer who wowed Simon Cowell and the other judges on Britain’s Got Talent ( if not check her out on YouTube before you read the rest of this). But get out the tissues.
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Does change = fear or excitement?
It’s your choice and I’ll tell you why.
Recently, I delivered a keynote at the Your Workplace conference in Ottawa. I had the chance to hear people voice their concerns about what is going on at their workplace. I believe it is beneficial to share our concerns with others so I though I would share a list of their comments:
* no money for discressionary items
* fewer clients
* job loss
* adapting to new rules
* significant change to our work force demographic
* aging work force
* change in our multi-cultural environment
* changes in our political environment
The words I would use for to sum up their concerns were ” fear about change”. All of these things indicate great changes going on. Of course you know this because I am sure that there is nothing new on this list for you. However, I found it interesting that the overall tone when presenting this issues was worry. + Read more
Do-it-yourself music therapy may boost your body’s defense system
By Sara Altshul , Former Prevention alternative medicine editor Sara Altshul is now a freelance writer based in Rome, Italy.
It may not sound like medicine, but the rhythmic thumping of drums may do wonders for your health. + Read more
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