Category Archives for Personal Development

One of the most creative and influential psychologists of our time, Seligman, (2002, p.65) says that “thinking and emotions drives each other at times”. In his book “Authentic Happiness”, Seligman expresses a genuine interest in understanding the conditions that influence emotions driving thinking as well as thinking driving emotions. He challenges us to consider, discovery […]

A: When it serves the giver more than the receiver! A study by Chak Fu Lam of University Michigan found that overall performance diminishes when the frequency of feedback is too often Are you suffering from Feedback Fatigue? Research shows that leaders that seek feedback are substantially more effective than those that don’t. What they do […]

“No one will listen to us until we listen to ourselves” – Marianne Williamson Recently Richard Branson asked “What do you think are the characteristics of great leaders?”. Many were quick to respond with their thoughts, wisdom, and insight. I, like others, am a huge believer and supporter of the fact that listening is one of […]

Perfectionism, the killer of performance? I would like to challenge this myth Recently I was asked to contribute to an article, in a magazine aimed at professional women, discussing among other things, how perfectionism stops us being change-able? As I am a realist/optimist, I started with the opinion that perfectionism is bad. That endless, compulsive […]

“When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the master” Darth Vader to Obi Wan Kenobi Thanks to Linkedin and TED we have regular access to free education, shared wisdom and thought leader’s insights about how to be better people, managers and leaders. We know from the works of Daniel Goleman, […]

Our first child educated me about the term ‘Highly Sensitive Person’ – by being one. Some very simple everyday items and events would quickly overwhelm and distress him. Of course as most parents would, we researched, became informed and helped him cope, grow and adjust into a happy healthy adult. According to Dr. Elaine N. […]