Tag: psychology
The one thing that remains constant is change [VIDEO]
Will you be the person you are now forever?
It's a curly question. And, the answer is most certainly, no. No, you will not be...
Seven steps to unlock your personal X-factor (It’s more than je ne sais quoi)
Can you imagine the kind of influence you could have on others simply by decoding your own ‘X-factor’? After considering over fifty scientific studies around the world on human behaviour, Ben Angel has broken down ‘X-factor’ appeal into seven main areas.
Do ‘C-Grade’ students make the best CEOs?
We’re conditioned to think that people who excel at school are the ones that go on to excel in business. However, research indicates that a better guide is not the distinction between A and C students but between ‘fixed’ and ‘growth’ mindset individuals. Robert Wood explains.
Giving advice? Practice what you preach!
These days it’s a normal thing for anyone to write about what people should and shouldn’t do. But do you really do everything you tell others they should be doing? It seems that people who give advice (including me) don’t always adhere to it. So does that make us hypocrites?
Dan Gilbert: Why are we happy? Why aren't we happy?
You might think you know what makes you happy... or unhappy. But this 20-minute talk by social psychologist Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, is sure to challenge your assumptions.
Dan Gilbert: Why are we happy? Why aren’t we happy?
You might think you know what makes you happy... or unhappy. But this 20-minute talk by social psychologist Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, is sure to challenge your assumptions.
Protecting your business psyche
You are the sum average of the five people you spend the most time with. Assess who these people are and the influence they have on you. Surround yourself with people that nurture your psyche. Make subtle changes to this circle of influence.
Do you see the world differently?
It's often said that entrepreneurs see the world differently.
It has been observed that entrepreneurs have a higher tolerance for risk. They are also...
