August 4, 2013 by Ken Nowack
“That which does not destroy, strengthens.” Friedrich Nietzsche Why do some talent in the face of work and life stress experience job burnout, depression and physical illness and others remain physically and psychologically healthy? Our research has found three distinct coping patterns in the face of work and life stressors: 1) Hot reactors (those who get […]
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August 2, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.†Elizabeth Berg Humor Break: Al: How do you keep your weight the same? Bev: Adjust scales as needed. Stat of the Week: We here at […]
July 28, 2013 by Ken Nowack
“42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.” Steven Wright Another addition of leadership and talent management “facts” from all over the world. Some intuitive and some not….what do you think? 1. A 2012 survey of 3,892 US workers reported that 35 percent of all employees have been bullied at work. The […]
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May 15, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Getting to the Medical Truth Competency: managing self Who benefits: those in need of medical care Consultant Usage: limited What’s it about? Today’s post is short. It will be extremely important to a few readers, potentially important to a few others and will be seen as of limited use […]
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May 8, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: How Long do You Want to Live? Competencies: managing self, self-development, exercise/physical activity, sleep/rest, stress management, eating/nutrition, psychological well-being Who benefits: anyone interested in personal health and longevity Consultant Usage: wellness advocates and coaches What’s it about? I have been collecting health tips from books and articles. I especially […]
May 3, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “I can prove anything by statistics except the truth.†George Canning Humor Break: “There are lies, damned lies and statistics.†Mark Twain Stat of the Week: I declare this week as “Anti-Stat†week. […]
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May 1, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Giving Money and/or Time Leads to Happiness Competencies: self-development, managing self, psychological well-being Who benefits: all of us Consultant Usage: personally important, possible use with clients What’s it about? “They†say money can’t buy happiness. Harvard Business Professor Michael Norton says otherwise. He studies how we spend our money. […]
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April 28, 2013 by Ken Nowack
“42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.” Steven Wright Another addition of leadership and talent management “facts” from all over the world. Some intuitive and some not….what do you think? 1. A recent study of 440 leaders at more than 300 global companies by Interaction Associates on trust levels finds […]
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April 26, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?†Henry David Thoreau Humor Break: “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the […]
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March 29, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.†Dolly Parton Humor Break: Bev: […]
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