Leadership has become a usual term often misunderstood by many people even those holding the status of a leader. There is no doubt that everyone can be a leader, but not everyone can be a genius leader. Leadership is far limited to prestige, a high status, or to financial abundance; it is neither about authority […]
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Fasting Is the Yoga of the Heart!
Body detoxification, diets and other related methods have become a great debate and the main concern of many people lately. There is a great FOCUS on how to release the body from poisonous substances and cleanse the toxins while real toxins are the ones that remain uncured in the HEART. Even happiness has been correlated […]
Your Personal SWOT!
“Every success story is a tale of constant adaptation, revision, and change.” – Richard Branson A SWOT analysis is a method used in any business or marketing plan to identify internal and external aspects about the product of the activity. It stands for: S = Strengths; W = Weaknesses; O = Opportunities; T = Threats. This exercise can also […]
The Importance of Self-Awareness!
The first question that may cross your mind whenever talking about self-awareness is: what does it mean to know oneself? Why we need to know ourselves? Where does it come from? What is the utility of self-awareness? However, you may also think that ‘I already know myself’ or simply wondering the importance of self-awareness in […]
Connecting to Self-confidence!
Many people think that self-confidence is something either you have it or not; or maybe it is about a special talent we are born with. Self-confidence is a skill we can develop throughout our path as it is not a linear quality. You may be confident today in your daily tasks, or within your personal […]
Assertive Communication!
“Respect for ourselves guides our morals. Respect for others guides our manners.” – Lawrence Stern Our reactions to different situations involving social interactions differ from one to another. Some people may feel guilty or regretful after responding to a specific request; others may find it challenging to control their anger and frustration during conversations. These […]
Create Your Personal Development Plan!
I met many people who still think that Personal Development is something that concerns only those who are stuck in their lives or in their careers, while it is a lifelong process. Personal development concerns ALL of us, particularly those seeking happier life and more fulfilling career. It is a great way to assess your […]
Leadership across Cultures!
We are living in an era where we keep experiencing a shift of paradigms in a variety of ways and fields. Leadership is one of them as it is continuously inventing itself to be able to fit in a world that is evolving very fast. Today, even neuroscience and positive psychology put their footprints on […]
The Challenge of an Entrepreneur!
Entrepreneurship is far limited to a well-elaborated business plan with a positive return on investment. It is mainly about a very well articulated vision and the passion that emanates from it. It is also about attitude, personality, and the whole phrenology of being an entrepreneur. Schools may get you to learn the theoretical part of […]
Emotional Intelligence! How Can We Master It?
“People are hired for their intellect and business expertise and fired for a lack of emotional intelligence.” – Daniel Goleman Despite the popularity of this term, there are still many misunderstandings of what Emotional Intelligence (EQ) stands for. EQ is not limited to being sociable. It refers to how we handle our emotions and relationships. […]
Happiness Is a Choice!
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama Today’s world is facing extremely tough challenges at all levels from natural disasters, economic recessions, to homelessness, academic difficulties, anxiety and a whole variety of aches and pains. The traditional psychology played an important role to understand the behavior of […]
Soft Skills: Future Competencies!
Hard skills will help you get the interview, but soft skills will enable you to get the job. To get and keep the job, you will need a cluster of traits and personality characteristics in line with work ethics, positive attitude and a whole host of interpersonal skills. A doctor needs to have certifications, on-the […]
