Mindset »
The Power of the Pause by Maria Shriver
Remarks delivered on Friday, May 11, 2012 at University of Southern California’s Annenberg School Commencement Ceremony Good morning, Annenberg graduates — and congratulations! You’ve made it through one of the most prestigious universities in
Read More »6 Ways to Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks by Al Duncan
Setbacks and letdowns have the potential to become a disaster for many people. If a person is not prepared to deal with a setback it can become a permanent disaster. Although the great amount
Read More »The Mind: Beautiful Servant and Dangerous Master by Robert Ricciardelli
The mind can play tricks and deceive you. We must search for God and truth in all of our thoughts. The mind will justify what the heart has chosen. It will give you every
Read More »How to Manage Conflicts the Emotionally Intelligent Way by Aditi Chopra
Conflicts are present in our lives no matter whether we are at work or home or in a volunteer position. Managing conflicts can be a stressful experience for all parties involved. Dealing With Conflict
Read More »Malcolm Gladwell and the Art of Storytelling
Malcolm Gladwell is probably one of the finest storytellers alive today. His books (like “Blink” and “The Tipping Point”) sell millions of copies, and in 2005 he was named as one of Time Magasine’s
Read More »6 Tips for Handling Criticism by Gretchen Rubin
As an Upholder, I have a tough time being criticized, corrected, or accused – of even the smallest mistakes – and I react very angrily. Yikes, how I struggle to keep my sense of
Read More »Six Behaviors That Increase Self-Esteem by Denis Waitley
Following are six behaviors that increase self-esteem, enhance your self-confidence, and spur your motivation. You may recognize some of them as things you naturally do in your interactions with other people. But if you
Read More »Living Lives from Authenticity and Worthiness by Dr. Brené Brown
Dr. Brené Brown is a researcher professor at the University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work, where she has spent the past ten years studying a concept that she calls Wholeheartedness, posing the
Read More »Listening to Shame by Brené Brown
Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on.
Read More »













