Robert Plutchik identifies 8 basic emotions (above) … Aristotle said there are 9 … Darwin proposed a much greater range based on behavioural traits … and elsewhere more popularist journals have been bold enough to suggest there are as many as 27 emotions felt by human beings. This article by Andrea Mathews – Dealing with… Read More
Month: September 2019
Opening doors . . .
In my workplace – which is vast – there seems a plethora of automatic-opening doors. And very useful they are at times when arms are laden with bags and files and papers. I guess they harken back to a distant era when this automation was considered all the rage. By contrast, I’m now noticing that… Read More Opening doors . . .
Research says . . .
“Studies have shown that thinking and wondering lead to thoughtful decision-making. It’s an epidemic.” Tahereh Mafi, Furthermore
Reflected back . . .
“You can tell who you are the way people respond to you.” Turcois Ominkek
Dig deep . . .
‘Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them.’ Russell Conwell
Kind but firm . . .
“Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?” Charles Bukowski, Post Office Sometimes life has a habit of doing things to us … or at least that’s what we might think. Especially if we see ourselves as a victim. And if you pay attention, you can spot someone… Read More Kind but firm . . .
Thriving . . .
Are you a gig worker? John Hackston, Head of Thought Leadership for The Myers-Briggs Company reports on this new workforce phenomenon.
Simply the best . . .
Quantum Workplace’s Best Places to Work survey, asked respondents, What three words best describe your work environment? From tens of thousands of survey responses from US organisations, they uncovered the top 20 elements of the best workplaces: How many can you tick off? How many can you make happen?
Hello to you . . .
“Good Morning!” said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green. But Gandalf looked at him from under long bushy eyebrows that stuck out further than the brim of his shady hat. “What do you mean?” he said. “Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that… Read More Hello to you . . .
That new term feeling . . .
“That old September feeling, left over from school days, of summer passing, vacation nearly done, obligations gathering, books and football in the air … Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning, as if last year’s mistakes had been wiped clean by summer.” Wallace Stegner, Angle of Repose― Wallace… Read More That new term feeling . . .
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