We can’t expect from people what we aren’t willing to give. We expect transparency and openness from our leaders and politicians, our families, our coworkers and members of our community, but if we aren’t willing to be open with them, we can’t expect transparency in return. Openness can apply to our lives in many different […]
We are taught to stand our ground and we teach our children to do the same. Our entire lives we make decisions and refuse to back down, but sometimes we confuse stubbornness with confidence. Do you know at what point you are just being stubborn? We don’t have to be afraid to be adaptable. Allowing […]
Feedback… think for a moment… What does this word trigger in you? For most people, the word feedback, especially in their work context, tends to trigger all sorts of negative and troubling thoughts and emotions. This is because the way we have often received feedback and the way we give feedback has generally been less […]
Learning Orientation is what keeps inspiration and the quest for knowledge alive. The desire to keep learning drives our determination, and allows us to experience the totality of life. Once we stop craving the taste for knowledge, we hinder our personal growth. We prevent our minds from being open to new ideas and stop telling […]
Compassion is a beautiful trait and the driving force behind the need to help others. Compassion inspires us to donate money, volunteer, build shelters, provide food, and listen to our friends and family when they are hurting. Compassion is our “do good attitude” and the agonizing pang in our stomach when we see someone suffering. […]
Integrity is not lost, but it can be fleeting at times. People might temporarily lose sight of their moral compass, but they can get back on track. As life becomes more challenging and stresses weigh on our minds, we might be swayed to act in a manner we never expected. Our integrity can be challenged […]
We divide competencies not by level, but by context. We group them into four categories. The first category groups eight core competencies or human essentials, which we believe are essential for everyone in all walks of life. They provide skills that help you live your life with honor and dignity, and provide you with the […]
We can generally predict an outcome where we get what we want because we have authority over someone. Whether we have authority over our children, we are in a supervisory position at work, or we are the “smarter” one of our friends, we usually get what we want when we flex our muscles. But, when […]
Humility allows you to be completely honest with yourself. Humility is accepting the flaws and challenges that are vital to your success. When you push your ego to the side, you learn that the big picture is not about you. Humility prevents the mind from inflating with selfish and arrogant perceptions of ourselves. Humility in […]
Development and 360-degree feedback have become very well-known and extensively used words, at least in organizational contexts. The importance of development and the use of 360-degree feedback in the process have been highlighted by many, and millions are spent annually worldwide on developmental programs, despite economic crises and recessions. We often hear complaints echoed by […]
