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30/08/2015

#4. Find Your Circle of Genius.

Behavioral scientists have discovered the phenomenon of “emotional contagion.” This describes the fact that, unconsciously, we adopt the beliefs, feelings and behaviors of the people we spend most of our time with.

Want to get ultra-fit? One of the finest ways is to join a running group or make friends with athletes. Ready to be happier? Then remove the energy vampires and complainers from your life. Set to build a truly world-class company? Then start spending far more time with those who have been there and done it. Their mindsets and ways of being will automatically influence you, over time. And associating with people whose lives you want to be living shows you what’s possible. And once you know more, you can achieve more.

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24/07/2015

How do we measure learning beyond knowledge of content? Finding that winning combination of criteria can prove to be a complicated task.

24/07/2015

The district will no longer "track" students, saying it's a social justice issue. Parents of high-achieving students say delaying the course until high school will slow children's progress.

29/05/2015

03/05/2015

good advice

Jacquelyn Smith says you should be interviewing the employer just as much as they're interviewing you.

02/05/2015

01/05/2015

ASQ Case Study: Cutting Wasteful Steps, Improving Efficiency in Contract Procurement Process Saves Chicago Public Schools Millions: http://buzz.mw/bqdp3_n

20/04/2015

Position yourself http://sputniknews.com/politics/20150410/1020693353.html

The US will invest in young entrepreneurs and civil society activists in Central America and the Caribbean through an initiative that includes fellowships, mentorship and investment opportunities, Barack Obama announced during a town hall meeting with youth leaders from Jamaica.

12/04/2015

Often executives think its impressive to spew out jargon, technical words and high-level chatter. But often, people miss the point and the message.

07/04/2015

Bio hazzard waste ashes at San Fernando general hospital surrounding the incinerator or what a dangerous unhealthy situation when the breeze blows

04/04/2015