We all know the old saying do as I say, not as I do. However, a recent study involving 21,000 participants in Europe found that a parent’s habits – good and bad – have a direct influence on their… Read More
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Understanding Office Dynamics and Employee Relationships
One of the biggest challenges for any employer is navigating the office place – a melting pot of different people from varying backgrounds with a plethora of personality types. How do you appeal to everyone? How do you keep morale… Read More
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Raising a Confident Child: How Adventure Plays a Role
Confidence is important in all stages of development, from childhood all the way through adulthood. The way in which we carry ourselves conveys a lot to potential friends, teachers, classmates, love interests, colleagues, and employers. Confidence is key. So, how… Read More
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Responding to a Changing Workplace: How Team Building Helps Build Strong Leaders
As technology and automation continue to play a larger and larger role in today’s workplace, changes to the workforce are inevitable, says the the Future of Jobs report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). “The workplace is set to… Read More
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Active Adults Are Happy Adults
What’s the secret to happiness? According to a study from Harvard University, the answer could be exercise. “Exercise is something that psychologists have been very slow to attend to,” agrees Michael Otto, PhD, a professor of psychology at Boston University…. Read More
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Outdoor Adventure is Vital to Childhood Development
According to a 2010 study conducted by One Poll in the UK, 44 percent of parents admit that they played outside more growing up han their children do now. When many of us were children, we used to run and… Read More
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What are the Benefits of Strong Communication in the Workplace?
Even in a business world dominated by technology, inter-office communication remains a vital component of any good business. And it can take many forms, “written and verbal,” writes Arlette Measures, Houston Chronicle. “ It can be between managers and employees… Read More
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How Much Physical Exercise Do Adults Need?
According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. That’s roughly the same amount of time as a feature-length movie. And the good news is that you can break this… Read More
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The Impact of Early Leadership Development on Children & Teenagers
Leadership: it’s often treated as this almost mythical characteristic that some people just have. But the truth is that leadership is not a personality trait, says researcher Katherine T. Whitnah. “Leadership is regarded in many cases as a complex, multicomponent… Read More
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How to Make Exercise Fun and Stay Motivated
The World Health Organization recommends that adults get at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, or 150 minutes of moderate exercise, each week. Unfortunately, many adults often fall short of this benchmark for a number of reasons. “According to President’s… Read More