By the Author of WANTED: Eight Critical Skills You Need To Succeed
The Pleaser indirectly tries to gain acceptance and affection by helping, pleasing, rescuing, or flattering others. Loses sight of own needs and can become resentful as a result. The Pleaser tries to earn attention and acceptance through helping others. This is an indirect attempt to have one’s emotional needs met. It is fed by two […]
Read More…JD Hoye is the Former President of the National Academy Foundation (NAF). With a deep commitment to preparing students for college and meaningful careers, Ms. Hoye has worked at both the grassroots and the highest levels of government to reform how young people are engaged in learning and how they are positioned to pursue their […]
Read More…The Avoider avoids difficult and unpleasant tasks and conflicts. I tells you to focus on the positive and pleasant things – but in an extreme way. Individuals with the Avoider . . . Avoid conflict and say “yes” to things one would not normally want Downplay the importance of real problems and deflect others They […]
Read More…Marty Strong has been a leader for decades, first in uniform as a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, and then in commercial business. In this podcast episode on “It’s All About Skills,” Marty discusses his career as a Navy Seal and prolific author – the rigors of Navy Seal training, and the transition from a military career […]
Read More…Have you ever encountered people who think that danger lurks all around, that Murphy’s Law always applies, and often cry, “Wolf?” That’s most likely the result of a loud left-brain voice called the “Hyper-Vigilant” shouting at them. It robs them of opportunities, of their credibility, and ultimately of their productivity and happiness. Listen as two […]
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