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- The Secret to Stepping Past Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from John SchinnererWhat one single trait has been found to be healthier than self-esteem? Which trait has been shown to lead to more resiliency than self-esteem? What trait turns down the volume on negative emotions like guilt and self-loathing following a huge mistake? Self-Esteem Is NOT the Answer We Thought ...
Views: 803(3 votes) - How To Get The Most Out of Your Workforce - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from John SchinnererComing from the perspective of positive psychology, I am admittedly biased towards the inherent power of emotion. Emotions are among the top reasons for failed attempts to improve corporate productivity and culture. Fear: Fear and anxiety paralyze change initiatives. Anger: Culture ...
Views: 509(3 votes) - How to Manage Anger with Appropriate Assertiveness - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from John SchinnererThe boss’ face is red with rage as he screams obscenities at his subordinate. The boss yells words he will later regret. The subordinate focuses on breathing deeply and staying calm as he watches his boss spin out of emotional control. In the face of his boss’ fury, the subordinate remains ...
Views: 392(1 vote) - How To Deal With The Constant Stress Of A Battered Economy - 80% of U.S. Stressed Over Economy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from John SchinnererWhich comes first – fear or economic chaos? Companies as varied as Yahoo, American Express, and Time Inc. are laying off employees. Corporate profits are dropping. The stock market is in a chaotic panic. Housing prices have plunged. Consumer debt is on the rise. The U.S. economy is in a full ...
Views: 191(1 vote) - The Four Types Of Anger - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Anger - Anger Management - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from John SchinnererAnger comes from the Latin word, angere, which means "to strangle." Anger strangles us on a number of different levels. It is the emotion which is probably the most familiar to the majority of us. A consistent finding in those who have low self-esteem, migraines, ulcers, heart attacks, substance ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - The Solution To The Chief Marketing Officer’s Dilemma Or How To Accurately Measure Engagement - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from John SchinnererOn average, companies change CMOs every two years. Is this a function of unrealistic expectations, unclear job requirements, or something more fundamental? Perhaps the solution is as simple as accurately measuring that which truly bonds consumers to brands – emotional engagement. The task of ...
Views: 211(1 vote) - Creating Great Relationships At Work - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from John SchinnererHave you ever met someone who seems to have fantastic, supportive relationships at work? How do they create such thriving and fulfilling relationships with coworkers? Are great relationships based on a skill you can learn? New research has discovered a key element which helps relationships ...
Views: 275(1 vote) - The Marketing Revolution: Connecting Behavior With The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from John SchinnererA scientific revolution is taking place. This revolution has to do with the exponentially increasing understanding of the human mind – the subtle yet profound influence of the subconscious mind on behavior. Conscious awareness is merely the beginning of the journey into the mind. ...
Views: 313(1 vote) - Apologies Related To Higher Pay - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from John SchinnererApologies Related to Higher Pay John Schinnerer, Ph.D. People who apologize more earn higher salaries. That is the finding of a study done by Zogby International. Zogby was asked by their client, The Pearl Outlet, to find out more about customers who were buying pearls as a way of ...
Views: 230(1 vote) - "Help, My Coach is a Bully!" The Consequences of Verbally Abusive Coaching - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from John SchinnererMy ten-year-old son was bullied recently. He was told that he was an “embarrassment.” He was told to “shut up.” He was yelled at and scolded in a tone of voice tinged with disgust and disdain. He was told he would be punished for any mistakes he or his peers made in the future. Surprisingly, ...
Views: 6613(1 vote) - The Power of Positive Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from John SchinnererThe Power of Positive Internal Motivation John L. Schinnerer, Ph.D. Infinet Assessment, Inc. I was troubled by a conversation I had with my son this morning. My 10-year-old son came home from swim practice today and told me that he didn’t want to swim again and he didn’t want to go ...
Views: 433(1 vote) - Resiliency in Wake of VA Tech Massacre - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from John SchinnererMy twelve-year-old daughter had her first “shooter drill” at school today. The drill involved students hiding beneath their desks. While the students hid, the teacher goes to the door, calls in any students in the hallway, then locks the classroom door and draws the blinds. The students are told ...
Views: 178(1 vote) - Build Your Resiliency: Resiliency - The Main Component for Success - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2006 from John SchinnererI speak a lot about resiliency, a key component in a happy, successful and thriving life. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from adversity with more passion and knowledge than you had before the bad times. Bad times are inevitable. They are the price of admission to the game called life. ...
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