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The spaghetti and marshmallow tower challenge: fun learning with your team!

The spaghetti and marshmallow tower challenge is a fun activity for you and your team, and it has some profound learning points too.
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Johari Window Model: Examples, Exercises & Insights

In this article I’ll share everything you need to get started. I’ll explain the Johari Window model, share some personal examples, and provide simple Johari Window exercises. The Johari Window is one of those models that many people are aware of, but few people use. Which is unfortunate, because it’s a simple and powerful model for guiding self-development. Let’s get ...
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Energize Yourself worksheet, step 3 guidance

This post supports step 3 of our Energize Yourself worksheet (see our worksheets). Why do you want more energy? Understanding the ‘why’ behind your intentions is essential. It will give you the discipline to continue with your plan when your motivation is low. Typically, these ‘why’ statements are short and profound. Craft a statement that summarizes why you want ...
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How to energize yourself: 100s of ideas

This post supports step 2 of our Energize Yourself worksheet (see our worksheets). The worksheet introduces you to the idea of personal energy management using the four dimensions of the human energy system: And step 2 of the worksheet is all about exploring and evaluating ideas for developing your energy. Here’s an initial list to work with, and don’t forget ...
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Building Positive Habits: Insights from Charles Duhigg

Note: This post supports step 4 of our Energize Yourself worksheet (see our worksheets). Step 4 is all about building positive habits. The habits that make up your routines, which shape your life. Charles Duhigg, in his influential book ‘The Power of Habit’, delves into the science of habits, providing a framework that helps us understand how to build positive ...
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Development discussions guide: structure and tips for success

You want to talk about ‘you’, about your learning and growth. But how do you go about this? Here’s a quick guide. First, identify up to 3 people that you’d like to talk to about your development. These should be people that you trust, that you know you well, and that will be happy to collaborate. The purpose of your ...
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