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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Here, Professor Hale outlines the goals of the course. Then, he introduces you to Demosthenes - the ancient Greek orator whose life and career illustrates how practice, hard work, memorization, the acceptance of early failures, and other skills are essential to overcoming obstacles from stage fright to speech impediments.
62) Make It a Story
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Turn now to a series of lectures on composing effective speeches. Here, investigate the benefits of organizing information into a story to give your details weight and vividness. One powerful example of this concept at work: Marie Curie using storytelling to explain the complexities of radium - and to make them memorable.
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Over the past decade, we have witnessed a true paradigm shift in global computing. This technological revolution has been led by familiar players such as the Internet, wireless communication and Cloud Computing and is complimented by a host of clever devices that keep today's mobile workforce productive and on the move. However, with all the good news associated with these impressive technological achievements come some significant challenges, particularly...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
We all want to learn and grow throughout our careers, yet some people are more open to learning new concepts and skills than others. Find out how leadership can create an environment of psychological safety, curiosity, and creativity, which will inspire all employees to learn, grow, and thrive.
65) Share a Vision
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is one of the most iconic speeches in modern history. More important: It's the perfect example of a speech with the power to inspire. In this lecture, discover ways to articulate and share your personal vision with an audience.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Can starting your day off with a few smiles really make a difference in your work performance? Yes! Discover how positive emotions can impact our brain structure and chemistry, resulting in significant psychological, cognitive, social, and health benefits that can improve work performance.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Optimism and hope are two powerful ingredients in the recipe for a thriving workplace, and studies have confirmed their correlation to the bottom line. Explore the important differences between these two concepts and the specific ways in which employees can learn to shift from pessimistic or hopeless attitudes to more optimistic and hopeful ones.
Publisher
Centre for Interprofessional Education
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
These video Filmclips presents the Primary Care Setting; providing both the tools that may be used to encourage an understanding of why and how interprofessional collaboration can assist in enhancing patient and provide satisfaction.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Finish the course with a look at what Professor Hale considers the greatest speech ever written: Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Two powerful lessons you can take away from Lincoln's words: Include a clear call to action near the conclusion of your speech, and always craft a strong ending.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Scientists now believe nature rewarded not only the fittest, but also the kindest. Explore how to foster generosity and compassion in the workplace, and the many ways in which these qualities lead to stronger relationships and greater productivity. Also, explore the benefits of self-compassion.
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Design and cultivate remote work teams that actually work. From the experts who brought you The Long-Distance Leader and The Long-Distance Teammate comes the proven and practical guide for leaders to consciously design teams, define and create their desired culture, and encourage and nurture employee engagement-all from a distance. Team design and culture are often presented as separate concepts when they are in fact intertwined in the remote work...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Creative work involves many difficult decisions. Improve the way you make creative development decisions with the use of several advanced tools that make this natural process more formal and systematic: the seven-step evaluation matrix, solution mapping, targeting, and more.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to brainstorm the right way. Explore the three roles in a classic brainstorming session (the facilitator, client, and resource group members) and try your hand at brainwriting, a variation on brainstorming that involves silent cross-ideation - all while peering over the shoulders of an actual brainstorming session in action.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
According to the latest scientific research, anyone can be creative. You just have to know how to think creatively, which involves taking a more imaginative approach to the challenges we all face. Learn how to wield the same research-based tools that today's creative people use and tap into your inner creative thinker with Professor Puccio's engaging 24-lecture series that takes you step-by-step through the creative-thinking process.. You'll get a...
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In this program we'll learn if common sense can be learned and the many pet peeves people have on others unaware behavior. We'll learn the components and benefits of critical thinking. Examined is how critical thinking, common sense and common courtesy affected your development as a child, how it shapes your views on tolerance, diversity, and stereotypes, how it affects your relationships, daily travels, and your workplace, and how it impacts your...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Get three more advanced tools to help you generate bold, creative ideas. The first is reverse brainstorming, a variation that helps shake things up. The second is forced relationships, which facilitate associative thought and recharge thinking. The third is visually identifying relationships, which uses images and pictures to stimulate ideas.
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In this program we'll learn if common sense can be learned and the many pet peeves people have on others unaware behavior. We'll learn the components and benefits of critical thinking. Examined is how critical thinking, common sense and common courtesy affected your development as a child, how it shapes your views on tolerance, diversity, and stereotypes, how it affects your relationships, daily travels, and your workplace, and how it impacts your...
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Positive change comes from a shift in attitude and a broadening of perspective. With this series and accompanying training materials, you can open the door and widen the view for your employees. Whether you have new employees for orientation or an established team where people need to be reminded of procedures and positive attitudes in the workplace, these versatile training modules get the message across clearly, simply and with impact. Each program...
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