Remember Mona Lisa and her enigmatic smile? What was she thinking about? There is something puzzling about a smile. In fact, much more than you would have thought. Apart from the obvious feel-good effect that we experience, research has shown that smiling (& laughing) have a number of positive impacts on health and wellness. Smiling… Continue reading And Now Smile
Communication Metaphor From The Chinese Martial Arts
BaGuaZhang andTaiJiQuan master, Guo Sifu, explains and demonstrates some key fighting concepts of the Chinese Martial Arts. I use this as a metaphor to explain what powerful communicators do, so this video is valuable even (especially?) for those who are NOT into martial arts. Powerful communicators are trained in those techniques. although not physically. Just hear… Continue reading Communication Metaphor From The Chinese Martial Arts
Emotions Drive Thinking
In this Ted video, NYTimes columnist David Brooks wonders why people who are as socially attuned as politicians can become completely dehumanised when it comes to policy-making. He argues that we have inherited a view of human nature based on the notion that reason is separated from and can suppress emotions, that we are rational… Continue reading Emotions Drive Thinking