Harnessing Anger and Joy—The Power of Emotions

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Gregg Thompson

Emotion is defined in most dictionaries as a mental state or a rapid-response feeling that arises spontaneously rather than through a conscious effort. A narrow interpretation of this definition would suggest that emotions are totally beyond our control. In fact, we do ... More »

Which to Choose—A Coach or a Mentor?

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Judith G. Lindenberger

Corporate training departments teach job skills to help employees become more effective and successful. Some skills, however, are best learned one-on-oneeither from a coach or a mentor. Coaches work with people whose primary focus is change, while mentors work with peop... More »