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Pixar and PCM: the power of their stories
When you think of Pixar, you probably think of classic films like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Up, or Inside Out. But these films are more than just entertainment. They are stories that touch something deep within you, no matter your age.
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Behind most negative behavior is a positive need
Do leaders in your organization recognize negative attention so they can transform it into something positive, or do they get bogged down in a power struggle filled with miscommunication?
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Treat others as they want to be treated
Whatever your definition of leadership, one of a leader's most fundamental roles is to influence people towards a common goal. Anyone with influence, in any profession or industry, will recognize that nothing in leadership is more important than understanding your audience. This…
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It's okay to take good care of yourself.
How are the leaders in your organization doing? Are they exhausted and burned out? Do they struggle to stay fit and motivated, and to think clearly? Do they always put others' needs before their own? Does their behavior sometimes pose a risk to the organization?
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One size fits all? Not always!
It's no secret that many organizations are constantly seeking ways to work efficiently. A common solution is standardization, such as procedures and processes. While this can be effective, it's not always the best approach for every situation. Consider your workplace, for instance. It significantly impacts your w…
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React to what you see, not what you know
Leading based on assumptions is never a good idea. It perpetuates prejudices and provokes defensive reactions. Moreover, it's dangerous because by interpreting a situation differently, based on your own perspective, you become 'blind' to what is actually happening. This way, you might miss important signals from...
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Men are not from Mars, and women are not from Venus
I heard it again: “that’s typical of men, isn’t it, because women are from Venus”. That expression that lumps all men together and all women together in another*.
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Empathy begins by meeting people where they are
Research shows a positive relationship between empathy in the workplace and job performance. In other words: empathetic leaders are seen as better at their jobs by both their superiors and their employees. Empathy is essential in leadership when it comes to a safe work culture and trust in rel…
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Personality is about types WITHIN people, not types OF people
Personality is not about animal names, idols, colors, or which planet you come from. It is an essential part of neurodiversity and concerns individual differences in the way people perceive and communicate.
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How you say something is more important than what you say.
Did you know that most communication is non-verbal? Miscommunication often occurs because we are so focused on what we are discussing that we miss the process of how it is being communicated.