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We talk a lot to ourselves. Your inner dialogue or intrapersonal communication is known as self-talk. Self-talk is that internal conversation you have about yourself to yourself. It can be done both in your head and/or out loud. Verbalizing your talk has also been proven to serve as an effective learning strategy. Self-talk is...

In the workplace, we face problems and conflicts every day. How we handle and resolve problems reflects our character and our role as a team member within the organization. As a leader, one cannot afford to take short-cuts only to alleviate the symptoms of a problem as opposed to taking the time to do...

When it comes to change, in both our professional and personal arenas, more often than not we begin to feel uncomfortable and experience various levels of anxiety. At times, change may occur because of organizational realignment, a shift in organizational strategy, or a change in our scope of responsibilities. Change often fosters feelings of...

There are 6,377 book search results found on Amazon for ‘resilience’. The word is now everyday jargon, making appearances in mission statements and agenda titles. Society has caught the buzz, but there’s still a misconception regarding the endurance versus recovery components of resilience. Resiliency is the capacity to capitalize on opportunity, embrace challenges, and...

In 2016, the Cleveland Cavilers were able to beat the reigning champs, the Golden State Warriors, to become the first team to come back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA finals. The Cav’s ability to be comfortable being uncomfortable is a skill all professionals can benefit from learning. By examining and utilizing the...