by Julie Poland | May 18, 2016 | Growth and Change, Influence, Life as a Leader
Are you a Pollyanna? She’s the character from the best-selling 1913 novel (of the same name) who tried to find something to be glad about in any and every situation. In the story, Pollyanna’s “glad game” helped her to cope with difficult life...
by Julie Poland | Feb 24, 2016 | and Communication, Life as a Leader
You’ve read about businesses that make a point of engaging the Child ego state. Many high tech firms and creative production businesses have designated places for employees to play air hockey, or ping pong, or video games. These activities are intended to...
by Julie Poland | Feb 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Edward Creagan, M.D., an oncologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. says, “People who are more resilient have the ability to say to themselves, “OK, this bad thing happened, and I can either dwell on it or I can learn from it.” Resilient individuals...
by Julie Poland | Dec 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here you are, with an opportunity to talk to someone you don’t see very often. On what do you focus your attention in the conversation? You’re hanging out with a friend or family member, and you want the time to be fun and memorable. what do you talk...
