Category Archives: Personality

Write way to spot a liar: How your handwriting could betray if you’re economical with the truth

By David Derbyshire If you want to know if someone is telling you the truth, don’t analyse their body language, eye movements and choice of words. Apparently, the real sign of a liar is in how he or she writes. … Continue reading

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Happy Earth Day 2009

There are small steps we can all take in our homes and offices to start ourselves in the right direction. There is no better way to change the way people think then to lead by example. Here are a few … Continue reading

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Teens and Communication

Parents worry a lot about teens. They worry their teen will get into trouble, that their teen won’t be ready for adulthood, that they don’t matter anymore with their teen. We’ve learned that teens worry a lot too, and good … Continue reading

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The 9 Temperament Traits

Classic child development research conducted by Doctors Chess and Thomas has identified 9 temperamental traits: Activity Level: This is the child’s “idle speed or how active the child is generally.  Does the infant always wiggle, more squirm?  Is the infant … Continue reading

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Birth Order

Where a child places in the birth order can have an effect on how he sees himself.  Research on birth order, sometimes referred to as ordinal position, shows that first born children are more likely to go to college than … Continue reading

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Color Psychology

Do different colors affect your mood? by David Johnson Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their … Continue reading

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33 Rules to Boost Your Productivity

Here are creative rules: Nuke it! The most efficient way to get through a task is to delete it.  If it doesn’t need to be done, get it off your to do list. Daily goals. Without a clear focus, it’s … Continue reading

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The Big Five Personality Traits

1. Conscientiousness. You’re organized and disciplined, dedicated and loyal – especially at work. Excellent performances and strong commitments are standard. Of all the Big Five Personality Traits, this one will take you far in your career. 2. Agreeableness. You’re friendly, … Continue reading

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Stages of Team Development

Generally, when organizations form teams, these organizations have specific projects or goals in mind. A team is simply a tool that accomplishes a project or goal. But no matter what the reason teams are formed, they go through four stages, … Continue reading

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