Award-winning social psychologist Dr. Ron Friedman is considered an expert in human motivation, and his research lends some helpful answers to age-old questions about what keeps us inspired and engaged in the workplace. And, his research couldn’t be more timely. According to the latest studies, over 80% of the world’s employees are disengaged at work.* In his book, The Best Place to Work, Ron has consolidated thousands of academic...
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In a culture that often values skill over kindness, Coach Reed Maltbie’s coaching philosophy is heartening, refreshing and transferable to everyone. Please don’t be fooled into believing you have to be an athlete to get these important lessons. Rather than controlling his players with harsh words and fear, Reed is passionate about cultivating healthy communication and empowering his players with encouraging feedback. He knows...
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This week’s guest is an extraordinary woman who has chased down extraordinary adventure. Barbara Jenkins, alongside her former husband Peter, co-wrote the New York Times best-sellers Walk Across America and The Walk West, which chronicled their journey as they walked across the United States back in the 1970s. Their walk was featured in National Geographic, and their books remain on reading lists in public schools across the country....
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It takes courage to keep our hearts open, especially when we have more than enough reason to feel angry and bitter. In 1975, when Richard McCann was only five years old, his mother was murdered by a serial killer. While it’s hard to comprehend this type of devastating loss, Richard has managed to keep his heart open, and subsequently has become an inspiration to others as well as one of the UK’s most sought-after motivational...
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What if we’re successful in business, but our kids, spouses, or employees want nothing to do with us? Is that really true success? If we learn from our business failures or lessons, but refuse to pay attention when it comes down to what’s going on inside of us…in our most precious, hidden selves, then are we actually growing? And what does it mean to know oneself, anyway? In this week’s interview, author and business growth...
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What is resilience and how can it help us in our everyday lives? In this interview with Brigadier General, Dr. Rhonda Cornum, we will learn that resilience can be taught, learned and even mastered. After surviving a helicopter crash while on a rescue mission during the first Iraq war and then being taken prisoner, Dr. Cornum is well-acquainted with the sharp edge of hardship, but as you will learn, she is also adamant about...
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