Too Much Positive Thinking?
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 »
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Multiply Your Options
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 Reality
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.
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Delivering Criticism
How do you like being criticized? Does it make you feel like changing to accommodate your critic? Negative criticism ...Read More »
Outside Influence on Behavior
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 Creativity
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 Prophecy
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 Responsibility
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?
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 Form
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 Future
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 Attic
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 Work
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 Past
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 Development
The Pacific Institute® is proud to announce and welcome Sergio Tigera as Executive Director, US Market Development. Se...Read More »
Something’s Fishy
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 SAP
Angela Duckworth and Martin Seligman in a University of Pennsylvania study concluded: “Self-discipline predicted ac...Read More »
Becoming a Stress Buster
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 Hope
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 Curriculum
The TPI curriculum is one that will endure. The principles will be as applicable 100 years from now as they are today...Read More »
Optogenetics
Optogenetics is a technique where scientists use pulses of light to switch genetically altered cells on and...Read More »
“Grabbing” Students’ Interest
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 Upgrade
The latest upgrade to the iOS version of The Pacific Institute®’s “Affirmation Assistant” app is now available...Read More »
Leadership + Relationships = Optimal Performance
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 Praise
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 Goals
Yes, it is the beginning of 2016, and it is time to develop your personal and professional goals. Unfortunately...Read More »