Most people don’t think that they’re bad listeners — but they are. Are you? The first and most important step in overcoming bad listening habits is to become more aware of them. Source: Bottom Line Personal, September 15, 2016. Roger Flax, PhD, shares nine common bad listening habits, plus strategies for becoming a great listener. INSIGHTS: We especially liked how Dr. Flax … [Read more...]
Developing grit leads to success
Effort, perseverance and intention trump IQ and talent, professes Angela Duckworth, PhD, University of Pennsylvania. She calls this grit and recommends cultivating a purpose and developing optimism. Duckworth’s Grit Scale questionnaire lets you determine how gritty you are. Source: Bottom Line Personal, September 1, 2016. Good news: You can grow grit “from the inside out.” … [Read more...]
Drive safely at dusk and dawn
Animal health as an industry is on the road to and from offices, making calls and deliveries. Review smart ways to stay safe when driving at dusk or dawn. Source: Bottom Line Personal, June 15, 2016, page 7. See and Be Seen Turn your headlights on before it gets dark. Polish your headlights. Clean your windshield inside and out. Get polarized lenses if you … [Read more...]