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Take Three: Creativity and Innovation
By: Dr. Gaby Cora
I just watched the latest Mission Impossible and was fascinated to see how easily Brad Bird, its director, created a story that engaged the audience. The unbelievable stunts and visual effects added to an amazing experience masterfully crafted for the viewer. Who would have guessed this was the director’s first action movie?
Creativity and Innovation come just like that. The beginning of the twentieth century brought airplanes, automobiles, and the radio while the end of the twentieth century brought us spaceships, satellites, computers, and amazing gadgets that hint at innovation to come. And yet, the creators’ mastery of combining the latest in technology with the ultimate experience is what truly impacts upon our lives.
Join me in our third episode of Dr. Gaby’s Take on Creativity and Innovation and the exclusive interview with Patrick Meyer, a sought after business thought leader and founder of the Villanova Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship Center.
Are Alphas Healthier Than Their Counterparts?
By: Dr. Gaby Cora
Alpha males and females have intrinsic characteristics—aside from being competitive, controlling, and more aggressive, they are also born healthier, more energetic, and more resilient.
Sure, they can get themselves in to more stressful situations by virtue of being more dominant and on the front lines at all times, which in turn make them more vulnerable to personal attacks. Alphas get to have more head-to-head physical, emotional, and intellectual confrontations or plain collisions. Their innate ability to endure frontal assaults may exceed others’ genetic capabilities to sustain stress itself.
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The Other Blind Side – Is Public Misbehavior Plain Bad Behavior or Mental Illness?
By: Dr. Gaby Cora
Watching Charlie Sheen become his worst enemy over the past few weeks was embarrassing. His overt aggression with his teammates has made it very difficult for the public to show empathy for his situation. Unfortunately, his public behavior has also resulted in the cancellation of a multi-million dollar business, leaving a substantial group of people without a job. Can you afford similar consequences in your organization?
Work Your Way Up the Ladder of Success!
Stress and burnout are frequent headlines in the 21st century. Many face the daily quandary of finding new ways to thrive in order to achieve higher goals in this highly and increasingly competitive world. If you feel like the professional juggler, multi-tasking and wishing for three extra pairs of hands, a new brain or if you are plotting to order a couple of clones of yourself, then Leading Under Pressure is meant for you.
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