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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- Masculinity: What Can Happen If A Man Grew Up Without A Father? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for a man to have been brought up without a father. Or, even if his father was around when he was growing up, he might not have been emotionally available. Therefore, a man may have had his father around during the beginning of his life, but that doesn’t mean ...
Views: 1237 - Enlightening Experiences - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Andres LaraThose ups and downs, trials and tribulations you are experiencing right now are supposed to enlighten you.... they are supposed to instill wisdom in you. Yet you won’t become wise merely by going through a lot, but rather by your willingness to be taught by those occurrences. You need to ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Who is to blame? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Milton DeWayne BensonWho is to blame? One statement that always makes me laugh is when I hear someone say "You made me do it" or "You made me mad". DO you see anything comically wrong with these statements? Certainly when uttered as children those statements seem apropos. But I outgrew childhood in my childhood ...
Views: 1236 - How To Create Your Own Perfect World - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonFew people recognize nor accept that they do create their own reality, other then in hindsight. You look back and perhaps see that what happened in your life was in the main caused by the choices that you made. At the time you perhaps did not even realize that there were other choices that ...
Views: 1235 - Are You Really ‘Fixing’ Yourself, or Are You Simply ‘Learning’? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership and developing emotional intelligence is really personal growth and development. It is important to distinguish this. If leaders want to become more empathetic, engaging and inspiring, we must recognize that we need to change our self first. One reason why this feels so threatening ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence: The Heart of Great Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Valencia RayEmotion and feeling have been given a bum rap. Emotion and feeling powerfully impact our behavior, decision-making, health, quality of relationships and life experience. To ignore them is to attempt to ignore half of our human nature. Navigating them intelligently has a definite leadership and ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - “I Felt Worthless!” - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOnce I had left my job in the beginning of 2012, I needed to take a break. I could no longer handle the amount of stress that I was under and this was one of the main reasons why I had to walk away. Up until this point, I had only written about one or two articles a week. Now that I had more ...
Views: 1234 - Book Reviews: How Should Someone Respond When Other People Leave Negative Book Reviews? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOnce someone has read a book, they can to leave a review on a popular website, and this can take place even if they have bought the book offline. In addition to this, they can also leave a review if they bought the book on another site. However, even though one has the opportunity to do ...
Views: 1233 - People Pleasing: Why Do Some People Believe That They Need To Please Others In Order To Survive? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAt the start of someone’s life, their survival would have depended upon their caregivers. As a result of this, they wouldn’t have had much control during this stage of their life. A Different Scenario However, as the years passed and they grew into an adult, their survival would no longer ...
Views: 1233 - Therapy: Can Having Therapy Make Someone Feel Even More Helpless? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one’s life is not as they want it to be, it could be said that it will be a good idea for them to look onto why they are experiencing life in this way. One may have only just started to experience life in this way, or it might have been this way for a little while. When it comes to the ...
Views: 1233 - "I Wanted To Rescue Women!" - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperI remember when I was seeing a woman towards the end of 2011, who was going through a challenging time. She wasn’t in a good place, and this meant that I tried to do what I could to help her. This primarily took place through listening to what she had to say and offering advice. I was also ...
Views: 1232 - Learn to name your fear - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeDoes anything in your life scare you? Perhaps there’s something you’re afraid to do or say? I bet there is. In fact, I know there is. Because we humans rely on fear to survive. (And have for a long time. Like, millions of years long.) Very often, fear runs our life. Most of us hate ...
Views: 1232 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Message Others And Then Say They Are Busy When It Comes To Getting Together? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not longer necessary for one to be with someone in order to speak to them. It could be said that this is nothing new, as it has been possible to speak to people over the phone for a quiet some time. However, what is relatively new is that this doesn’t need to take place ...
Views: 1232 - Emotional Awareness: If Someone Feels Offended Does It Prove That Another Person Has Done Something Wrong? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one reads the paper on a regular basis and/or spends time on social media, they may have heard about people who have been offended by something. Now, one may see that there are times when this is valid, and times when it isn’t. Part of Life However, if one was to take a step back from ...
Views: 1231 - The Media: Are Films Better Than The Mainstream Media When It Comes To Conditioning People? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, there has been one source that people look towards to be informed and another when they want to be entertained. This is not to say that someone thinks about one of these sources when they want to be informed/entertained, as it is likely to be something that just ...
Views: 1230 - “You Were Abandoned!” - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAfter the relationship that I was in at the beginning of 2013 came to an end, I ended up coming into contact with a lot of emotional pain. Although a certain amount of pain had been coming up for a little while, the end of the relationship brought it all up the surface. Fortunately, I was ...
Views: 1230 - Needs: Is It Better To Be Selfless Than To Be Selfish? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are certain behaviours that are seen as being good, there are others that are seen as being bad. When it comes it comes to the former, it can relate to having manners, being friendly and helping others. Through being this way, one is likely to find that most people will respond ...
Views: 1229 - Relationships: Does Spirituality Allow People To Romanticize Their Issues? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s life is not going as they would like it to go, there are a number of things that they can do. This could be a time where one will end up feeling like a victim, and they could then suffer in silence. One will then continue to live their life in the same way, and this can mean ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Self-Image: Is Someone Who Feels Inferior More Likely To Get Help Than Someone Who Feels Superior? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has a challenge in their life, they can think that they don’t need to put in a lot of effort or they may think they need to put in a lot of effort. It can all depend on what part they believe that are playing in what is taking place. However, just because one is playing a part in ...
Views: 1229 - Free Speech: Are Facts Too Offensive In Today's World? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has the need to say something, it doesn’t mean that they will say what is on their mind. And what can define whether or not they speak up is if what they have to say is politically correct. A Risk Now, what they could find is that it is safe for them to express what is on their ...
Views: 1228 - Therapy: Does Feeling Different Prove That Therapy Is Working? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has therapy, it might not take very long until they begin to feel different. Now, the reason they are having therapy could just be to change how they feel, or there could be more to it. If this is the only reason they are having it, it can cause them to believe that they are ...
Views: 1228 - Relationships: Are The People Who Rescue Others Healthier Than The People They Rescue? - by Submitted on May 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone could be in a position where they have saved a number of dogs from drowning, it could go even further than this. Perhaps they also work in the fire service, and have then stopped a number of people from losing their life. They could also find that this kind of behaviour appears ...
Views: 1227 - Therapy: Can Therapists Form Inaccurate Beliefs About Men/Women? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to become a therapist, they may have the desire to work with people who have certain issues. This could relate to what they have had to deal with, or it might involve what they have seen other people suffer from. When it comes to the former, this could show that one has ...
Views: 1227 - FOUR CRUCIBLES OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2020 from William CottringerFOUR CRUCIBLES OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP By Bill Cottringer "A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better." ~Jim Rohn. The four crucibles of successful leadership include: Becoming an expert at ...
Views: 1224 - Boundaries: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Stop Them From Being Able to Feel Safe In Their Body? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough every human being on the planet has a head and a body, it doesn’t mean that each and everyone one of them feel connected to both of these parts of themselves. It may be hard for some people to understand how someone can be out of touch with a part of themselves, but, this is how some ...
Views: 1223 - Join Me On Thursday For A Live Video Call! - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA few weeks ago, I was speaking to Errol Campbell, an intuitive coach, author and teacher, and he said about doing a video together. The idea he put forward was to talk about the inner child and the impact this part of us can have on our life. I was on board with this idea and I was looking ...
Views: 1223 - Relationships: Does Someone Leave Their Childhood Behind When They Leave Home? - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone gets on a plain to go home after they have been on holiday, it could be said that they are leaving the country behind. Once they get home, they can carry on with the rest of their life. Now, this is not to say that they won’t have moments when they will think about what took ...
Views: 1223 - A Few Great Law of Attraction, Questions and Answers - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris Spink(Q1) How often do you need to re-visualize your big goal? What about the law of allowing? Also tied to that question is do you focus on repeatedly visualizing the smaller steps that make up the big goal? eg. Visualize client appt book full as opposed to big goal of reaching 1 million ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Excuse Me, Have We Met? - by Submitted on May 29, 2007 from Michelle SimmsAccording to the Harvard Business Review (Feb, 2007), self-awareness has just been recognized as the most important capability for leaders to develop. I would add that this is a quality that is beneficial for anyone to develop. After all, we are all leaders somewhere in our lives aren’t we? ...
Views: 1222 - Is It A Surprise That So Many People Have Mental And Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on May 17, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhenever I have looked through a paper or a news website over the years, I have often come across news stories that go into how so many people are suffering mentally and emotionally. What often comes up is that these people’s lives are being derailed by anxiety, depression and/or suicidal ...
Views: 1222 - Purpose: Does Your Need For Attention Stop You From Fulfilling Your Purpose? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who wake up in the morning with a sense of purpose, there are others who don’t. If someone does, their life is likely to be far more fulfilling than it would be if this wasn’t the case. A Reason One way of looking at it would be to say that they have a reason ...
Views: 1222 - Success: Do Some People Only Do Things To Impress Others? - by Submitted on May 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about something in their life that they have been doing for a little while, they may find that it doesn’t take much effort for them to understand why they do it. This could be a time when one will think about their job, for instance. Two Reasons One may come to see ...
Views: 1221 - Assertiveness: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Stop Them From Being Able To Assert Themselves? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon to come across information about how to be assertive, and this surely shows how much of a challenge this is for so many people. If someone was to read a book on this subject, it could be for one of two reasons. Two Experiences On the one hand, it could be a sign that ...
Views: 1220 - Migrant Crisis: Is Europe In An Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor a while now, there has people who have said about the no-go zones have been forming around Europe. However, although some people have been willing to listen to what these people have had to say, there have been others that haven’t. Upon hearing something like this, it can be normal for ...
Views: 1219 - Presidential Election: Did 'Fake News' Cause Hillary To Lose The Election? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEven though the presidential election has come to an end, it doesn’t mean that everyone is willing to accept the result. There are going to be plenty of people who are still in shock, even though a number of weeks have now passed. One Option In this case, someone could look into what ...
Views: 1219 - Twenty ways to make yourself “Feel good”. - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Irina BenoitTwenty ways to make yourself “Feel good”. Why it is important to feel good? Because thoughts lead to feelings. Feelings lead to results. If you want to change the results you are getting in your life, you must start taking control of the way you feel. When you make Feel Good NOW your ...
Views: 1219 - Boundaries: Can Someone Let Other People Walk Over Them When They Hate Themselves? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that will make it easier for one to live a fulfilling life, and having boundaries is one them. It will then be possible for one to be able to stand up for themselves and to be around the right people. Protection One is then not just going to be able to spend ...
Views: 1218 - Sense Of Self: Why Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Are Playing A Role? - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who can change their behaviour if they need to, there are others who are unable to do so. When this happens, they can come across as the same no matter what is taking place. This is not to say that they won’t have moments where their behaviour will change, but ...
Views: 1218 - Success: Are Some People More Concerned With What People Have Achieved Than What They Have Overcome? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to have the desire to achieve things and to move forward in life. This could mean that they have already been able to achieve a certain level of success, or they might just be starting out. If they are only just taking the first step in this direction, it could ...
Views: 1218 - “I No Longer Wanted To Play A Role!” - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperA little while before a relationship came to an end, at the beginning of 2013; I had got to the point where I no longer wanted to behave in the same way. Up until this point, I was easy-going and generally came across as happy. It wasn’t that I no longer wanted to be easy-going or to come ...
Views: 1218 - The Art Of Processing Emotions - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Bart SharpMany of us spend hours regularly processing emotions that we experience in our lives. It is in the belief that if we come to a place of resolve with them that we would be happier and/or be more present in our lives. Processing emotions is a skill that many have difficulty doing especially if ...
Views: 1217 - Emotional Intelligence - An Inside-Out Job - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Byron StockEmotional intelligence is your ability, either innate or learned, to acquire and apply knowledge from your emotions and the emotions of others. Using this information, you can make better decisions about what to say or do (or not say or do) in any given situation. The Emotional Intelligence ...
Views: 1216 - Presidents: Are Some Presidents Idolised And Others Demonised? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperDuring an American presidential election, people from all over the world can stay up to date with what is taking place. As a result of this, these people can have their own views when it comes to who should end up in the white house. However, if an election was taking place in another ...
Views: 1216 - “I Learnt The Importance Of Self-Discipline!” - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperI grew up in a guest house, and this meant that I had to help my family by doing different jobs. However, it wasn’t uncommon for me to stop doing a job and then to go to my room or somewhere else. This was partly due to me not being given much time to do what I wanted and partly due to me ...
Views: 1216 - Choosing to Be happy is the Key to Invite Meaning into your Experience - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Andrew HortonInviting meaning and fulfilment into your experience, starts with you making one of the most important and satisfying choices you will ever make in your life, namely the choice to allow yourself to experience true joy and happiness. Remember happiness is always a choice and the level of ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - Motivation: Can Someone Lose Motivation When They No Longer Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the difference between someone who values who they are and someone who doesn’t, there are number of things that can come to mind. What one could think about is how the former is not going to put up with bad behaviour. Boundaries They are going to have the ability to say ...
Views: 1215 - Social Media: Why Do Some People Look Towards Social Media To Give Them Approval? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning, it could be said that people generally used social media to get in touch with their friends and family; the people who they actually knew. But as time has passed, this is no longer why a lot of people use it. As for the people who only use it to stay in touch with their ...
Views: 1214 - Re-Braining for 2020 - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from William CottringerRe-Braining for 2020 By Bill Cottringer “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ~Albert Einstein. 2020 brings a new decade of Information Age challenges, requiring some major transformational re-braining to navigate the mine fields ahead hidden away in the ...
Views: 1212 - Attract Clients by Claiming Your Own Value - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jason WestlakeThe biggest question I hear from life coaches as they build their practice is where do I find clients? The question comes up over and over again. Learning how to attract clients was certainly the biggest question on my mind when I started out as a life coach too. The more I built my practice, ...
Views: 1211 - Clarity Takes Courage - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Valencia RayClarity is powerful and is a primary ingredient to performing at your best. It is poorly understood and generally not a feature of most people's strategies. Why? Because we are too busy being busy. We take pride in taking "massive action." Yet, if you are not clear about where you want to go ...
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