Too Much Positive Thinking?May 9, 2017The Pacific Institute We talk a lot about positive thinking in the Winner's Circle daily e-mail. Seeking to be positive and optimistic are val...Read More »
Multiply Your OptionsMay 8, 2017The Pacific Institute Are you an option thinker? Can you adapt to setbacks and see alternative solutions to problems? Can you see the value in...Read More »
Changing RealityMay 5, 2017The Pacific Institute Everybody knows that it's not what you say, it's the way that you say it. The same thing seems to go for what you see. ...Read More »
Delivering CriticismMay 4, 2017The Pacific Institute How do you like being criticized? Does it make you feel like changing to accommodate your critic? Negative criticism ...Read More »
Outside Influence on BehaviorMay 3, 2017The Pacific Institute If you see something violent in a movie, video game or on TV and you imitate it- who is responsible? This is an interest...Read More »
Childhood CreativityMay 2, 2017The Pacific Institute Creativity is a highly-valued character trait and today, let's talk about how to help children grow into creative adults...Read More »
Leadership and the Self-Fulfilling ProphecyMay 1, 2017The Pacific Institute As a leader, do you want a workforce with high self-esteem? These kinds of people are not necessarily easy to manage. Th...Read More »
Embracing ResponsibilityMay 1, 2017The Pacific Institute Just about everyone agrees that it's a good thing to be responsible, but not everyone agrees about what "responsibility"...Read More »
What Is Your Definition of Success?April 28, 2017The Pacific Institute Most people want to be successful, but not everyone can tell you what success looks like. Today, let's look at the meani...Read More »
Listening as an Art FormApril 27, 2017The Pacific Institute Do you have trouble understanding why your kids do what they do? Or why your mate refuses to listen to you? Are there da...Read More »
Taking Risks on Your FutureApril 26, 2017The Pacific Institute What is it that enables some folks to take big-time risks without becoming a nervous wreck? Taking risks in life isn't e...Read More »
Cleaning Out the Mental AtticApril 25, 2017The Pacific Institute Let's do a little follow-up, regarding last week's "Mental Housekeeping" message. A valid question has been asked: "How ...Read More »
At the Intersection of Home and WorkApril 24, 2017The Pacific Institute Do family problems affect your working life? Do you take problems at work home with you at the end of the day? Today, le...Read More »
Fear-Based Leadership is a Thing of the PastApril 16, 2017The Pacific Institute You have a team leader who is a bit of a bully, wreaking havoc with the team members and causing a general slide in perf...Read More »
The Pacific Institute Announces Sergio Tigera as Executive Director, US Market DevelopmentJanuary 31, 2017The Pacific Institute The Pacific Institute® is proud to announce and welcome Sergio Tigera as Executive Director, US Market Development. Se...Read More »
Something’s FishyJanuary 11, 2017The Pacific Institute When something’s fishy, what do you do? Most people survey their surroundings as they try to figure out what ...Read More »
The Antidote for falling below SAPJanuary 5, 2017The Pacific Institute Angela Duckworth and Martin Seligman in a University of Pennsylvania study concluded: “Self-discipline predicted ac...Read More »
Becoming a Stress BusterJanuary 5, 2017The Pacific Institute What is the difference between a pleasantly active life and one that is compulsively busy? Sometimes, it is a hear...Read More »
Turning Lives Around With HopeDecember 5, 2016The Pacific Institute Thousands of children live in poverty and grow up in adverse conditions, some much less fortunate than others. Yet there...Read More »
The Pacific Institute: An Enduring CurriculumOctober 17, 2016The Pacific Institute The TPI curriculum is one that will endure. The principles will be as applicable 100 years from now as they are today...Read More »
OptogeneticsOctober 13, 2016The Pacific Institute Optogenetics is a technique where scientists use pulses of light to switch genetically altered cells on and...Read More »
“Grabbing” Students’ InterestJune 23, 2016The Pacific Institute For some, school is an exciting place to learn, but for others, not so much. Educational psychologists are finding that ...Read More »
AFFIRMATION ASSISTANT APP – new iOS UpgradeFebruary 18, 2016The Pacific Institute The latest upgrade to the iOS version of The Pacific Institute®’s “Affirmation Assistant” app is now available...Read More »
Leadership + Relationships = Optimal PerformanceJanuary 15, 2016The Pacific Institute Setting the stage for optimal performance requires a strong leader with a clear vision. Simply stated, the lead...Read More »
The Four Best Ways to Give PraiseJanuary 15, 2016The Pacific Institute You’re proud of your team. You want them to feel that they are appreciated. But as leaders some of us just don’t ...Read More »
Tips to Accomplish Personal and Professional GoalsJanuary 15, 2016The Pacific Institute Yes, it is the beginning of 2016, and it is time to develop your personal and professional goals. Unfortunately...Read More »