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Gaslighting: How to Identify It & Take Back Control [VIDEO]

Gaslighting: How to Identify It & Take Back Control [VIDEO]

Gaslighting may seem like a newer term, but it originated in a 1944 movie where a man deliberately convinced his wife that she was insane so that he could steal her family’s treasure. Here are the different ways people gaslight others and five steps to help you take back control if it is happening to you. 

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5 Helpful Ways to Reframe Stress

5 Helpful Ways to Reframe Stress

“Americans are among the most stressed people in the world.” That was the title of an article in the New York Times in April 2019. And that was before the pandemic and its political conflicts and mask wars existed! So yes, it is fair to say we are stressed. Here are five helpful ways to reframe stress and move towards solutions.

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Energy Thieves! 8 Warning Signs That People Are Stealing Your Emotional Energy

Energy Thieves! 8 Warning Signs That People Are Stealing Your Emotional Energy

Growing up in my town, we were often on the lookout for thieves who would take your bike, grill, tires, or just about anything. But we need to be aware of a different type of thief in our lives and organizations, the energy thief. Here are eight signs that you may have someone tapping into your emotional energy and zapping your joy - without your permission.

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5 Unseen Things Often at Work in People’s Lives
Leadership, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Blog Jay Desko, Ph.D. Leadership, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Blog Jay Desko, Ph.D.

5 Unseen Things Often at Work in People’s Lives

Just like the wizard behind the curtain in the Oz movie, what people publicly portray can often be betrayed by what truly exists in their private lives. Keeping secrets can result in a crash when people see the chasm between the two images of us. Here are some of the common things others seldom see but are often at work in our lives and what we can do about them.

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How Well Do You Manage Your Mind? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Coaching, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Blog Jay Desko, Ph.D. Coaching, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Blog Jay Desko, Ph.D.

How Well Do You Manage Your Mind? [INFOGRAPHIC]

As leaders, our job descriptions often call upon us to manage projects, people and budgets. Seldom will you see a job description that includes managing your mind. Yet, it is our mind that will determine how we manage those projects, people and budgets. Here are 7 opposing characteristics of thought. Where do you tend to fall?

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