Social Awareness is important if you want to manage a successful team. It gives you the ability to put yourself in your team member’s shoes: to understand how they are feeling. At its heart is empathy.



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We perceive the world, learn, and change at different levels. Robert Dilts developed a simple model of these levels to help us understand how change happens – and why it sometimes does not. He referred to them as neurological levels – or...

The biggest claims that NLP practitioners make are that NLP has a toolkit of methods for helping people to change. This includes things like lack of confidence, uncertainty about decisions, stress, and anxiety. So, what is the basic...

Empathic negotiation allows you to get an understanding of how the other party is feeling. This will help you build rapport and improve your ability to negotiate effectively.



Almost magically, your empathy lets you create...

The Triple-I company is the primary home of 21st century knowledge workers. So, what is it?

Etzioni talked about the types of Power that organizations wield. But where does it come from? Robin Fincham, a British academic, has given us a helpful analysis of three levels from which organizational power emanates.

Victor Vroom’s Expectancy Theory of motivation is, perhaps, my favorite model of how motivation works. And my video on it is one of the most-watched on this channel. But Edward Lawler expanded on it in a small, but important way. He gave...

The opening stage of a negotiation is where the parties first come together. It sets up a shared basis for the negotiation to come.



When you are opening your negotiation, there are seven things you need to cover. So, I'll...

Procrastination is putting off doing something for no good reason. It is a time waster and a blight on our personal productivity.



If you want to work effectively, you will need to conquer procrastination. And in this video,...

People buy for emotional reasons. They may justify their purchase on things like cost, convenience, performance, or sustainability. But, deep down, it’s all about how these things make them feel. Let’s look at the emotions that make...

Assertiveness at work is important, but do you know what passive, aggressive, assertive all mean? What are the behaviors that are characteristic of each of them, what do they signify, and why should you aim for assertive...

Presence is that state where people cannot help but notice you are there - in a good way. And one half of the key to this is Mental Presence. Being there, mentally.

Presence is that state where people cannot help but notice you are there - in a good way. And one half of the key to this is Physical Presence. Creating the Impression you are Completely Present.

As a manager, if you want to get people to do things, you can either compel them, or motivate them. So, in the modern workplace, motivation is an essential skill-set for managers. In this video, I kick off our program of motivation...

Becoming likeable and having the charisma to attract people to you depends in large part on your ability to build rapport with people. So, in this video, I'll discuss how to build rapport.. and how not to.

Motivation is not the opposite of de-motivation. That's the conclusion that Frederick Herzberg came to. Rather, he recognized there are two sets of factors: Motivators, and Hygiene factors. In this video, we examine Frederick Herzberg's...

Clayton Alderfer created a variation on the best-known needs theory of motivation: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Alderfer's model is known as ERG Theory. ERG stands for the three primary needs that Alderfer identified:



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Discover the transformative power of aromatherapy at your local aromatherapist. By using therapeutic-grade essential oils like lavender and lemongrass, you can stimulate your emotional center, promote relaxation, and rejuvenate your...

Escape the monotony of the gym and embrace the thrill of outdoor adventure with a blend of challenge and excitement. From icy terrain to rock climbing to trail bike riding, reconnect with your inner adventurer while enhancing your...

This video showcases the latest advancements in wearable technology displayed at a fashion show in Tokyo. From clothing embedded with organic displays to sensors on fingers, these gadgets offer practical uses while also making a fashion...

This video promotes the idea of incorporating babies into yoga practice as a way for moms to get back in shape postnatally while bonding with their little ones. It emphasizes the physical benefits for babies, such as enhancing balance,...

Five leading psychologists present aspects of the life and work of a professional social psychologist, and discuss some current issues in the field of social psychology. Featured are: Barbara Fredrickson (UNC Chapel Hill), Roy Baumeister...

Five eminent historians give us a sense of both the excitement and frustration of life as a professional historian on the front lines of research. Featured are: Richard Janko (University of Michigan), Miri Rubin (QMUL), Darrin McMahon...

FT Tech - San Francisco has become ground zero for US testing of driverless taxis, but how close are we to truly embracing them? The FT’s Patrick McGee pays a visit to two of the world’s top robotaxi operators and gets an insider’s take...