52 Essential Skills Archives - MIND FOR LIFE: Recent Episodes
Dr. Jeff Bogaczyk
In today’s fast-paced world, forging genuine connections and effectively communicating with others has become increasingly important. One crucial aspect of building such connections is empathetic listening, a skill that enables individuals to understand and relate to others on a deeper level. In this blog post, we’ll delve into this concept, explore its theoretical foundations, and […]
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In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, creativity and innovation are more important than ever. The ability to think differently and solve complex problems is crucial for personal and professional growth. One way to foster this ability is by embracing an unconventional mindset and using lateral thinking to achieve creative breakthroughs. In this post, we’ll explore […]
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The Power of Competition Competition has always been an integral part of human history. It’s the driving force behind the progress we’ve made, pushing us to innovate and explore new horizons. By embracing competition for success, we ourselves on a path to greatness. Here are some reasons why competition is essential for success: A Mindset […]
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In our rapidly evolving world, risk-taking leadership has emerged as an important factor in driving growth, innovation, and overall success. As a leader, embracing risks can catapult your organization to new heights and foster a culture of creativity and adaptability or bring about catastrophe. This article will explore the importance of risk-taking, backed by theory […]
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We live in a world full of challenges. Yet, some people seem to conquer them with relative ease. What’s their secret? It’s called grit, and today we’re diving into how you can develop this powerful trait to thrive in an increasingly tough world by focusing on developing grit and resilience. Grit is more than just […]
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A Life of Continual Learning What would you say the odds are that a person who left college after just one year to take a job for $57 a week as a stock clerk in a department store would one day grow up to become a millionaire at 31, become the vice president of a […]
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The Limitations Of Niceness When it comes to our business and personal relationships, I think that a lot of the problems that nice people have can be solved by becoming more assertive. Nice people are great. They are likable. They are fun to be around (for a while, at least). They make you feel better […]
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Taking Risks with Brian Lischer of Ignyte Brands Brian Lischer, Founder, and CEO of Ignyte, is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and brand strategist. He is a leading voice on a range of issues, including the psychology of branding. Brian founded Ignyte, an award-winning branding agency, in 2013. After working for more than a decade in […]
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Understanding Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Matt Fazio Matt Fazio, Ph.D. teaches composition and communication courses at Robert Morris University and Point Park University. He manages the Marketing Department for a Pittsburgh-based accounting firm where he handles everything from the internal and external communications of the firm to the advertising and graphic work. Matt has presented […]
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What is My Purpose? Have you ever asked the question “what is my purpose?” Think for a minute about starting a business. Whenever you decide to start a company, you first have to answer the question “why??” Why does this company exist? What are we here to do? This question provides the basis for a […]
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Why Humor Is Vital For Your Success – Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is a TEDx speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist. A pioneer in her field, Karyn shows high performers how to expand their influence, strengthen their relationships and boost their resilience. From NASA to the Mayo Clinic to the Million Dollar Round Table, companies hire […]
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Should we tell the truth? (Warning – this may get a little philosophical) Should we tell the truth? At face value, it’s a question we all most likely would answer in the affirmative. I believe most people would agree that they should tell the truth but at the same time admit that they don’t always tell […]
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What Does It Mean To Be Authentic In this episode of the Mind For Life Podcast, we address the topic of authenticity. When we talk about authenticity, we are referring to how to live life as our real self. For more about this, you can check out this article on the 3 Characteristics of Being Authentic and […]
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Being Authentic Why is it that we like some people more than others? Did you ever think about that? What characteristics do the people we enjoy being around have in common? I pretty much classify the people in my life into four groups: the jerks, those I have to put up with, those I get […]
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The power of coachability I’m going to start out with a premise: talent notwithstanding, the greatness of a team depends in equal parts on how good the coach is at coaching and how good the players are at being coached. We all like to think that the greatness of a coach is the primary factor […]
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Developing Your Assertiveness with Cynthia Johnson Cynthia Johnson is a keynote, business advisor, marketing professional, and author. She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Bell + Ivy, a personal branding and digital marketing agency located in Santa Monica, CA. Cynthia is on the Forbes Agency Council, a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Council and listed as top 20 Digital Marketing people to […]
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How To Develop Friendliness In this episode of the Mind For Life Podcast, we address the topic of friendliness. Why is it important to be friendly with people and is it even possible to learn how to do that? These are questions that we want to answer in this episode of the Mind For Life podcast. Friendliness […]
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Friendliness and Likability Why is friendliness one of the essential skills needed for success in business and life? Here’s one reason, if you’re want to be able to influence other people, learning how to be friendly is a necessity. This article is part of the 52 Essential Skills Course at Mind For Life. You can […]
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Creating Enthusiasm In this episode of the Mind For Life Podcast, we address the topic of creating enthusiasm in your life. Is it possible to generate enthusiasm to do the things you don’t want to do in your life? Think about what it might look like if you could turn on the switch to enthusiasm. Wouldn’t that […]
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The Mystery of Enthusiasm If you’re like me and I suspect like many people, one of the most significant obstacles that you have to overcome in your life is the lack of motivation to do things. When confronted with a task that I need to do, I have become an expert in finding ways not […]
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Continual Learning In this episode of the Mind For Life Podcast, we address the topic of why continual learning is important and how to build that habit in your life. I believe that learning is the one thing that can improve your life and help you to become more successful. It is one of the common characteristics […]
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The Constant of Change Why is becoming more adaptable so crucial to success in business and life? Let me give three quick reasons: Circumstances are always changing. People are always changing. We are always changing. With so much change, our ability to not only accept change but to adapt to it stands out as a […]
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This article is part of the 52 Essential Skills Course at Mind For Life. You can join us on this journey of personal development throughout 2018. It’s ABSOLUTELY FREE! Download the Essential Skills Personal Assessment and Join the Mind For Life Essential Skills Facebook Group. Surfing: A Lesson on How To Live In Balance I’ve always been fascinated […]
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How to Build Self-Confidence In this episode, we talk about the benefits of having a healthy self-confidence and some of the practical ways that you can build self-confidence in your own life. This podcast is based on self-confidence as one of the 52 essentials skills for success in business and life. If you would like […]
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This article is part of the 52 Essential Skills Course at Mind For Life. You can join us on this journey of personal development throughout 2018. It’s ABSOLUTELY FREE! Download the Essential Skills Personal Assessment and Join the Mind For Life Essential Skills Facebook Group. Believe In Yourself How do you build self-confidence? It’s a popular question that […]
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