by Tom Searcy | Mar 29, 2017 | Self Awareness
In the last blog, I brought how first impressions are difficult to displace, and some simple tips to help us improve the first impressions others have about us. This blog is related. I want to discuss how prevalent biased thinking is for us individually, and for...
by Tom Searcy | Mar 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Several studies published in the last decade provide interesting information about first impressions. These studies were conducted in countries from around the world, so please consider that cultural differences from country to country may impact the study results. I...
by Tom Searcy | Mar 9, 2017 | Self Awareness
Maslow’s work in developing his theory regarding the Hierarchy of needs is commonly quoted, yet it meaning and truth are seldom examined in any depth. I’d like to visit the theory to highlight its value to us as we lurch through our societal struggles. Maslow was a...
by Tom Searcy | Feb 16, 2017 | Emotional Intellegence, Self Awareness
As we begin part 2 of our current blog about self-awareness and emotional intelligence, you might want do a quick review of our first blog about this topic that we posted last week which you can read by clicking here. A discussion of emotional intelligence covers more...
by Tom Searcy | Feb 9, 2017 | Emotional Intellegence, Self Awareness
A blog is by nature designed to encourage discussion, so I hope I might spark some responses from those of you who have interest and experience with the topic. In the last year I have spent a great deal of time creating training materials that explore this subject of...
by Tom Searcy | Jan 27, 2017 | Overcoming Fear
Fear has throughout time been prevalent in our lives. Many of us have out basic needs well taken care of, but that hasn’t diminished fear as much as changed what we are afraid of. Humans seem naturally to harbor some basic instinct to be afraid. Fear is an unpleasant...
by Tom Searcy | Jan 19, 2017 | Self Awareness
If we ask, “Who wants change?”, most people raise their hand and say “YES!!!”. Most of us would appreciate better schools, better pay, a better work environment, better and less expensive healthcare, a more effective and responsive government. The list could go on and...
by Tom Searcy | Jan 6, 2017 | Self Awareness
Michael Eisner was CEO of Disney for two decades, from 1984 to 2005. His tenure was marked by exceptional growth and success for the entire Disney organization. One story about him gives us insight as to the reasons behind his remarkable success. During Eisner’s time...
by Tom Searcy | Dec 17, 2016 | Self Awareness
John Cleese of Monty Python fame made a very funny, yet semi-serious YouTube several years ago that not only allows us to laugh at ourselves, but also makes a critically important observation about life and our human frailties. John was poking fun and quoting serious...
by Tom Searcy | Dec 1, 2016 | Self Awareness
I heard this term “drifting” a couple of days ago in reference to the general mood of our population. Many of our retirees, our young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, many in our workforce who feel disengaged and disenfranchised. The thought of...
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