"The most successful people, the ones with the competitive edge, don't look to happiness as some distant reward for their achievements; they are the ones who capitalize on the positive and reap the rewards at every turn."~Shawn Achor
Dr. Lynn K. Jones
Values
From the desk of... Dr. Lynn K. Jones, Certified Personal and Executive Coach What are your values??? Achievement Help society Accuracy Lack of
Appreciative Inquiry: You’re Great, We’re All Great.
The New York Times reports that some psychologists believe we are raising a narcissistic generation. The psychologists point to the love songs young people sing to themselves today. Instead of “we” and “us” the lyrics are studded with “I” and “me”, as in “I’m bringing sexy back” and
Courage: A Bi-Product of Self-Care
Usually this day makes us think about how we can do more to care for the world by recycling and supporting organizations that promote environmental awareness. Of course, these activities are really important, but I began thinking about self-care, the importance of honoring our own needs and
Leadership and Learning Promote Positive Team Work!
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." - John F. Kennedy Leadership isn’t a position held just by those who hold a title ; it is a position held by all of us. Within our families, communities and careers each of us can choose to be a leader. In our interactions and in the
USC is On the Cutting Edge with Virtual Social Work Training
It is no secret that the University of Southern California (USC) has a great social work school. It is also no secret that there is a shortage of trained social workers, especially in rural areas. Thanks to a recent innovation of the USC School of Social Work, that problem may be solved! Using