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- How to create high-performance, super-charged teams - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from James MapesMy previous blog explored the value of creating a team model based on the makeup of a hologram. A short recap: What happens when a hologram is cut or divided or cut into a number of pieces? Amazingly, each piece contains the information of the whole from a slightly different perspective. ...
Views: 1265 - THE HOLLYWOOD HOLOGRAPHIC TEAM By James Mapes - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from James MapesDo you think creating successful business teams is more or less important in today’s world than in the past? The reality is that it’s a collaborative world that depends on teams of people working together across time zones and continents. However, do managers and leaders really consider how ...
Views: 2960 - DUCK & COVER: WHY WE WORRY AND HOW TO MANAGE IT - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from James Mapes“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” ― Dalai Lama XIV Do any of you recall “duck and cover” from the ...
Views: 1198 - IGNITE YOUR IMAAGINATION FOR EMPATETIC LISTENING - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from James MapesIt is the obvious which is so difficult to see most of the time. People say 'It's as plain as the nose on your face.' But how much of the nose on your face can you see, unless someone holds a mirror up to you?” ― Isaac Asimov, I, Robot The key to successful coaching is also the secret to ...
Views: 1464 - STEPS TO FIRE UP YOUR IMAGINATION, TAKE RISKS AND GROW By James Mapes - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from James MapesRisk taking is a subjective experience. One person’s risk may be another’s hobby. Sometimes risk is forced on you. Your mate of 20 years suddenly demands a divorce, or your job is terminated after thirty years. Imposed risks are often perceived as negative. Sometimes taking a risk involves ...
Views: 1140 - STEPS TO FIRE UP YOUR IMAGINATION, TAKE RISKS AND GROW By James Mapes - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from James MapesRisk taking is a subjective experience. One person’s risk may be another’s hobby. Sometimes risk is forced on you. Your mate of 20 years suddenly demands a divorce, or your job is terminated after thirty years. Imposed risks are often perceived as negative. Sometimes taking a risk involves ...
Views: 1075 - STEPS TO FIRE UP YOUR IMAGINATION, TAKE RISKS AND GROW By James Mapes - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from James MapesRisk taking is a subjective experience. One person’s risk may be another’s hobby. Sometimes risk is forced on you. Your mate of 20 years suddenly demands a divorce, or your job is terminated after thirty years. Imposed risks are often perceived as negative. Sometimes taking a risk involves ...
Views: 1248 - HACK YOUR BRAIN WITH A LIFE COACH - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from James Mapes“If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch outside your comfort zone, then you are forced to expand your consciousness.” -Les Brown, author, speaker “Why would I hire a life coach? I’m intelligent, aware, strong-willed and can make my own decisions without someone ...
Views: 1666 - HOW TO HACK YOUR BRAIN FOR MOTIVATION: The Power of Deadline - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from James MapesI have realized and accepted the harsh fact that I sometimes keep myself busy without being productive, that is - I procrastinate. Recently, guilt has begun to creep into my consciousness and guilt in any form is unacceptable to me. So, here I am writing about how to break through ...
Views: 1722 - The Subconscious Rules! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from James MapesWithout question, your subconscious rules your conscious choices and has its own set of rules. Rule #1: The subconscious does not think in the traditional sense but reacts out of the brains primitive fight or flight programming. Rule #2: The subconscious moves us towards what gives ...
Views: 1380 - The Subconscious Rules! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from James MapesWithout question, your subconscious rules your conscious choices and has its own set of rules. Rule #1: The subconscious does not think in the traditional sense but reacts out of the brains primitive fight or flight programming. Rule #2: The subconscious moves us towards what gives ...
Views: 1344 - The Subconscious Rules! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from James MapesWithout question, your subconscious rules your conscious choices and has its own set of rules. Rule #1: The subconscious does not think in the traditional sense but reacts out of the brains primitive fight or flight programming. Rule #2: The subconscious moves us towards what gives ...
Views: 1266 - The Subconscious Rules! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from James MapesWithout question, your subconscious rules your conscious choices and has its own set of rules. Rule #1: The subconscious does not think in the traditional sense but reacts out of the brains primitive fight or flight programming. Rule #2: The subconscious moves us towards what gives ...
Views: 0 - The Subconscious Rules! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from James MapesWithout question, your subconscious rules your conscious choices and has its own set of rules. Rule #1: The subconscious does not think in the traditional sense but reacts out of the brains primitive fight or flight programming. Rule #2: The subconscious moves us towards what gives ...
Views: 0 - The Subconscious Rules! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from James MapesWithout question, your subconscious rules your conscious choices and has its own set of rules. Rule #1: The subconscious does not think in the traditional sense but reacts out of the brains primitive fight or flight programming. Rule #2: The subconscious moves us towards what gives ...
Views: 1171 - Harness the “Wild Child” of your Imagination - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from James MapesWhat is the imagination? It’s elusive. Mark Twain said, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” And, Albert Einstein wrote, “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” The imagination is like a rambunctious, slightly crazy, ...
Views: 1378 - Harness the “Wild Child” of your Imagination - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from James MapesWhat is the imagination? It’s elusive. Mark Twain said, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” And, Albert Einstein wrote, “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” The imagination is like a rambunctious, slightly crazy, ...
Views: 0 - Harness the “Wild Child” of your Imagination - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from James MapesWhat is the imagination? It’s elusive. Mark Twain said, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” And, Albert Einstein wrote, “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” The imagination is like a rambunctious, slightly crazy, ...
Views: 1388 - IN PRAISE OF MAGICAL THINKING - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from James MapesAfter going through a list in my mind of what to write to help people thrive in the New Year, I settled on an out-of-the-box subject – Magical Thinking. Thank goodness for magical thinking. What would we do without the possibilities of miracles? For humans, hope springs eternal. We wish. We ...
Views: 1688 - Paul Newman’s “The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp” Vision Expands - by James Mapes - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from James MapesPaul Newman’s “The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp” Vision Expands - by James Mapes More than two decades ago, Paul Newman had a vision of possibility with no idea how to make it a reality. As all great visions begin, he started with a “What if…” question. What if children with ...
Views: 1812 - Communicate to mute the dark side of the imagination - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from James MapesThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. -George Bernard Shaw, playwright Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is – Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and ...
Views: 1375 - Communicate to mute the dark side of the imagination - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from James MapesThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. -George Bernard Shaw, playwright Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is – Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and ...
Views: 1414 - VISION FIRST - GOALS SECOND & THE POWER OF FORESIGHT - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from James MapesYou are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand. - Woodrow Wilson Some time ago I ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - The Psychology of Fun, Play & Full Engagement - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from James MapesCreativity is intelligence having fun. -Albert Einstein, physicist Do you think fun is frivolous? If so, perhaps you should think again. Pause at the end of this paragraph – just for a few seconds – to recall a very happy, joyful, engaging moment from your life. Please stop and reflect ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND MALARKEY - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from James Mapes‘A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.’ -Groucho Marx, comedian If I guaranteed you would lower your anxiety, calm your mind, renew, recharge, think more clearly, reduce your fear response and enhance your creativity – just by investing two five-minute ...
Views: 1567 - The Versatile Value of Visualization - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from James MapesUpon reading – Seeing the Glory, as Mental Preparation for the Winter Games in the February 23, 2014, New York Times, I let out an internal whoop of joy. The validation of mental rehearsal by Olympian athletes leaves no doubt that visualization and imagery contribute enormously to athletes’ ...
Views: 1696 - Power of Paradigms: Rethink you thinking - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from James MapesThomas S. Kuhn introduced the concept of paradigms to the scientific world twenty-five years ago in The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Kuhn, a scientific historian, considered paradigms a whole new way of looking at and predicting possible outcomes. He wrote that scientific paradigms are ...
Views: 1737 - In Praise of Entrepreneurs, Persistence and a Gourmet Food Truck - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from James Mapes“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Pushing the Pause Button on Life for Productivity & Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from James Mapes“Learn to pause ... or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” -Doug King, Poet & Educator Imagine that you have a magic remote control so that - when life got too overwhelming or you needed to replenish your energy ...
Views: 1730 - BECOME AN IMAGINATION EXPERT - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from James Mapes“What you do is create a vision of what you want to be and then live into that picture as if it were already true.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger The word “imagination” has always resonated deep within my soul. In my imagination, I can go anywhere, be anyone and accomplish anything. As a child, I ...
Views: 2360(2 votes) - My Top Secret Tips for Achieving Successful Resolutions and Goals - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from James MapesFirst, let’s get some facts straight. Research shows that more than 80% of us fail at keeping our New Year’s resolutions because we unconsciously set ourselves up for failure. One of the main reasons is, without awareness, we focus on the downside of not achieving their goals. That means we're ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - SPEAK UP! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from James Mapes“Public speaking is one of the best things I hate.” -Baseball great Yogi Berra You’re hyperventilating. You’re dripping perspiration. You’re legs are wobbly and you have the distinct desire to flee. What’s going on here? Are you being pursued by a pack of rabid dogs? No. You are ...
Views: 2238 - SPEAK UP! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from James Mapes“Public speaking is one of the best things I hate.” -Baseball great Yogi Berra You’re hyperventilating. You’re dripping perspiration. You’re legs are wobbly and you have the distinct desire to flee. What’s going on here? Are you being pursued by a pack of rabid dogs? No. You are ...
Views: 2395 - The Paradox of Paradigms - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from James Mapes“Surprise occurs the moment we realize our view of the world no longer matches reality.” -Wayne Burkan, author, WIDE ANGLE VISION Blockbuster, Eastman Kodak, and Borders - what do they all have in common? All these business giants failed, but why? Like many analysts, you could come ...
Views: 1956 - Tell a Story - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from James MapesThose who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts. —Salman Rushdie Stories are the creative conversion of life ...
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