I’m OK, You’re an Introvert
True story. A colleague told me recently about how they conducted psychological profiles for people in a workplace team. When one of the participants found out that she was classified as as an introvert, she broke down in tears. An introvert? The shame of it all! Pass the paper hankies… It was interesting to listen to some celebrities whose personality traits were analyzed for a...
Read MoreNever Mind the Three Rs – What About The Three Cs?
So I’m sick to death of hearing about the golden age of learning when pupils were taught the ‘3 R’s’ of reading, writing and arithmetic… even though only one of them starts with ‘r’. So much for the golden age. I’ve got a better idea. What about the ‘3 C’s’ of comprehension, calculation and confidence? Comprehension is more important than spelling or grammar, because it...
Read MoreWhat Do I Say in Conversation?
This is one of the questions I’m asked most often by people who have a hard time talking to others. They can accept my points about the need for interest in other people, the different ways of building up personal confidence, the skills of listening and questioning, and all the other principles of inter-personal training. But the issue they really want me to address is, ‘I don’t have...
Read MoreThe Art of Talking Without Talking
OK, you’re right! I stole the idea for this post title from a Bruce Lee film. A tough nut asks Lee what fighting style he specialises in. The mysterious reply? The art of fighting without fighting. Intrigued, the thug demands an demonstration. They are on a ferry, so Lee suggests they take a rowing boat to a nearby island where all will be revealed. The lout steps onto the island...
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