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- A New Kind of Charisma - by Submitted on May 12, 2021 from Kara McDuffeeMany people have heard of the word "charisma." We all know those charismatic people that light up a room, draw our attention, and gather engaged folks around them. Charisma is defined as someone’s ability to attract, charm, and influence those around them. When we think of charismatic people, ...
Views: 486 - A New Kind of Charisma - by Submitted on May 12, 2021 from Kara McDuffeeMany people have heard of the word "charisma." We all know those charismatic people that light up a room, draw our attention, and gather engaged folks around them. Charisma is defined as someone’s ability to attract, charm, and influence those around them. When we think of charismatic people, ...
Views: 480 - Finding Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2021 from Kara McDuffeeI've been thinking and writing a lot about life direction and life purpose lately. In my research, I checked out some of the top "find your life purpose" quizzes online. Two things quickly became evident. First, people want questions that help them find their life purpose. Second, no such ...
Views: 595 - Learn to name your fear - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeDoes anything in your life scare you? Perhaps there’s something you’re afraid to do or say? I bet there is. In fact, I know there is. Because we humans rely on fear to survive. (And have for a long time. Like, millions of years long.) Very often, fear runs our life. Most of us hate ...
Views: 981 - What is Belonging and Why Should We Want It? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeA sense of belonging is when we feel accepted by the people around us for who we are. To feel a true sense of belonging, we must not feel like we're hiding an aspect of ourselves or holding back in any way. We also need to have different types of relationships to feel this acceptance across ...
Views: 676 - Why Leaders Should Care About Empathy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeWhy Leaders Should Care About Empathy Empathy-first leadership means putting connections above all else. Empathetic leaders understand the importance of getting to know the people they’re leading as people, not merely by their job descriptions. This mindset entails stepping back - and ...
Views: 705 - Why It's Hard for Humans to Make Choices (and How to Make It Easier) - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeChoice is both the biggest opportunity for life purpose and the biggest cause of stress in our lives. Life is full of choices. (I know, what a profound statement.) Some of them are small. We choose what to eat for lunch, who to text, what to watch on TV. Conversely, some choices are quite ...
Views: 723 - How to Become More Self-Aware of Your Environment and Utilize It For Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeHumans are extremely reactive to our environment. Our emotional memories hold a lot of power over us. These memories are formed by experiences, often without our awareness. A simple example is when you touch something hot. You accidentally touch a stove. Ow, this stove hurts my hand! And then ...
Views: 633 - What Does it Mean to Be Emotionally Vulnerable - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeThe word “vulnerable” is often used synonymously with “weakness.” This definition might be right for engineering, but it’s not accurate when it comes to emotional vulnerability. A much better synonym for “vulnerability” is “courage.” Emotional vulnerability can be defined as having the ...
Views: 1131 - Two Types of Self-Awareness and Tips to Be More Self-Aware - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeTwo Types of Self-Awareness and Tips to Be More Self-Aware By Kara McDuffee The benefits of self-awareness are endless. Studies have proven that self-awareness leads to more success, stronger relationships, and better decision-making. Being self-aware also allows us to manage our emotions ...
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