Author, Dr. John Shufeldt announces release of LeadershipYOU print and eBook in conjunction with the TEDxASU event, where he will be speaking on April 23, 2016. His talk, titled, "The Question We Need to Stop Asking Our Children," will touch on the importance of encouraging young men and women to avoid single-focused career paths, and to broaden their horizons when dreaming up their futures. LeadershipYOU, Dr. Shufeldt's sixth book, is a 10 chapter how-to guide on self-leadership. "The premise of the LeadershipYOU book is that everyone has the ability to 'flip the switch' in their life and … [Read more...]
National Education and Sharing Day- Learn About 2 Women Who Risked Their Lives for Education
Today and in History Today, April 19, is National Education and Sharing Day. A day established to celebrate our nation’s commitment to education and remind us to encourage youth in their studies. First inaugurated in April 1978, by President Jimmy Carter and annually proclaimed by each presiding President. The day honors Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who promoted education as the “cornerstone of humanity.” He believed that "as long as there is still one child that does not receive an adequate education, we can neither be satisfied nor slacken our efforts." The Rabbi established an … [Read more...]
The Power Pose Guide: How to Feel and Exude Confidence
"Fake it until you become it," social psychologist Amy Cuddy tells us, as she explains how our non-verbals govern how we think about ourselves. In her Ted Talk, "Your body language shapes who you are," Cuddy dives into her research on body language and its power to transform our confidence. Cuddy found that when people strike a "power pose", or a stance that portrays confidence, the results are nothing short of mood-changing. When held for a mere 2 minutes, a power pose triggers hormonal changes that configure the brain to become more "assertive, confident, and comfortable." This means our … [Read more...]