When I was about 14 years old, I spent an afternoon with my oldest cousin, who was quite a bit older than I was. We drove to the town where he had... Read more »
The mindsets that drive men wild aren’t tricks or performances. They’re not about playing hard-to-get or acting like someone you’re not. Real confidence is about knowing your worth, living with joy, and... Read more »
Passive-aggressive tendencies are disruptive, embittering, and capable of producing significant self-doubt and insecurity. Typically, individuals resort to these behaviors to avoid confrontation or hide their own feelings of anger and resentment. When... Read more »
Personal Perspective: It’s only too easy to view life and death as two separate and very different experiences. When that happens, the denial of one extends to the denial of the other.... Read more »
A divorce is seldom easy—not for the couple that divorces, but also not for their children (if they have any). However, past psychological research on how divorce affects children’s development was often... Read more »
Countless numbers come together to create the richness and depth of my life. Interestingly, as I age, the definition of “old” changes. 71: how many birthdays I have enjoyed; 40: how old... Read more »
When we hear the word self-centred, it usually lands as an insult. In Western culture, being called self-centred suggests you’re self-absorbed, selfish, egotistical, and unconcerned with others. From a young age, many... Read more »
One of the most common questions we get from participants when we’re delivering leadership development programs is, “How can I be a good leader when my own manager sets a bad example?”... Read more »
In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion (and research) on leader humility. In traditional views of leadership, however, this may be puzzling. Leaders need to be confident and self-assured.... Read more »
Passive-aggressive parents are caregivers who express anger, resentment, or disapproval indirectly rather than communicating openly. Instead of telling you what’s wrong, they might use subtle digs, sarcasm, or silence to convey their... Read more »