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{VIDEO} The Difference Between Stress & Trauma (and where we are right now)
Stress is something that creeps up and we need to manage, whereas trauma is something that is too much too fast. So our situation with COVID-19 and being on lockdown is very much about learning to deal with trauma...
{VIDEO} How to Re-wire our Brain to Better Deal With the COVID-19 Crisis
Cyndi has some great insights into what is actually happening in our brains during this challenging situation and offers some very helpful tips for learning to rewire our brain and better cope with our circumstances.
{VIDEO} Surviving Quarantine: Birkman Edition
Cyndi helps us figure out how we can best cope with quarantine by sharing some insights from the Birkman personality types. Find out more about Cyndi and the Birkman at TheWineingerCompany.com
{VIDEO} Adaptability: You are Simple & Complex
In many ways, we as human beings are simple, and in so many ways we are complex. Cyndi explains how the Birkman can help us learn to adapt to situations that at first may not seem like a good fit.
{VIDEO} Universal Language
Why is the Birkman the best tool for you and your team? Cyndi explains how our behavioral styles can be numerically measured and turned into a “Universal Language” where we can understand one another in a data driven way.
{VIDEO} Who has Blind Spots?
Who has Blind Spots? We all do! We only see life through our own perspective. What if I’m not always right? Join us to learn about kicking blind spots to the curb.
{VIDEO} The Birkman and Stress
Cyndi shares how stress is actually an important indicator telling us that something isn't working and what we need to do in response.
{VIDEO} Layers of an Orange: The Depth of the Birkman
Cyndi Wineinger describes the depth and complexity of the Birkman tool, with it's unique set of highly personalized data insights.
{VIDEO} What is the Birkman?
What is the Birkman? Cyndi explains the power behind the tool and why she uses Birkman to help people grow and expand their skills and talents.
5 Steps for Making Effective Goals
The term “Goal Setting” commonly evokes reactions ranging from utter fear and dread, to eye rolling and annoyance. Why? Because there is a right way and (many) wrong ways to set goals. These 5 steps will help you set goals that make sense, are achievable, beneficial...
What Birkman Color are You?
LET'S TALK ABOUT COLOR! Are you objective and make quick decisions, or do you like spending time reflecting on different options? What kind of activities do you like—planning, painting, or construction? Your Birkman Color(s); red, green, blue, or yellow, quickly...
Investing in Leadership
Think about someone in your life who has been a great leader. If the environment was conducive to allowing that leader to truly lead, then it was probably a pretty fruitful situation and a great environment, right? Great leadership results in the following: increased...
Stressed? Try these helpful tips to take a load off.
There are mountains of studies and research about stress: what causes it; who is prone, who isn't; how to avoid it; why we need it; being stress-free... let's not worry about all that right now. The point is, if you're feeling overly stressed, we want to share some...
What is the Perfect Vacation for your Personality?
Have you ever returned from vacation feeling like you need a vacation to recuperate from your vacation?? Why is that, do you suppose? Perhaps its because you are filling your vacation time with all kinds of things that don't actually relax you at all. The fact is,...
Trade Show Guide: How to Nail Your Next Exhibition
Shout out to our friends at Custom Logo Cases for this great article on how to successfully maximize your ROI at your next trade show! See the original article here: https://www.customlogocases.com/blog/trade-show-guide/ Trade shows can be an effective way for small...
12 Workplace Distractions and How to Deal
We live in a fast-paced, media driven society and are constantly bombarded everywhere we turn whether at home, on the go, or at work. Here are 12 of the most common distractions and how to deal with them: SMARTPHONES. I mean, obviously, this is number 1, right? In the...
5 Steps for Making Effective Goals
The term "Goal Setting" commonly evokes reactions ranging from utter fear and dread, to eye rolling and annoyance. Why? Because there is a right way and (many) wrong ways to set goals. These 5 steps will help you set goals that make sense, are achievable, beneficial...
The Problem with Goal Setting
LIGHTWEIGHT GOAL SETTING The term "Goals", is commonly used in today's urban slang to mean "that's something I want to aspire to do". For example, you're scrolling along on your social media app and see a picture of an elderly couple holding hands tagged #goals or...
Investing in Leadership
Think about someone in your life who has been a great leader. If the environment was conducive to allowing that leader to truly lead, then it was probably a pretty fruitful situation and a great environment, right? Great leadership results in increased productivity,...
How to Attract the Best Job Candidates at Career Fairs
People on the job hunt aren't the only ones who need to prepare well if they want to get the most out of a job fair. These events are a talent selection hot spot for your HR or recruiting team, but to attract the best candidates, it's important to develop a game plan....
What Birkman Color are You?
Are you objective and able to make quick decisions, or do you like to spend time reflecting on different options? What kind of activities do you like—planning, painting, or construction? These different preferences and behavioral patterns can be quickly communicated...
Strategies for Becoming a Self-Aware Leader
Confidence. Commitment. Passion. Integrity. All of these are characteristics of an admirable leader. But there is one trait that may overshadow them all: self-awareness. Self-aware leaders have the ability to monitor their own emotions and reactions. Leaders that are...
A Fresh Focus in your Career for the New Year
It's that time of year when the mass populous stops to think about the past year and set new goals for the new. It's the season of gym memberships peaking and hopeful optimism about what the future holds. Sometimes, it's easy to get caught up in setting lofty goals...
Staying Focused at Work During the Holidays
Holiday shopping. Parties. Kids' activities. Gift exchanges. Family gatherings. Travel... and the list goes on. It's a busy time of year, and whether the thought of all the activity makes you stressed, or excited, it can be very distracting! Of course there are a lot...
The Human Resources Function that Outperforms all the Rest
EFFECTIVE RECRUITING. According to the book Novotus Co-Founder, Recruiting outperforms all other human resource functions– providing 3.5x the profit growth, and 2x the profit margin of low performing HR functions. Great recruiting makes a profound impact on companies’...
Leadership Training Series
OUR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SERIES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: LEADERSHIP SELF ASSESSMENT This class is mix of teaching and interactive learning experiences designed to help your team have moments of clarity about their wiring and about one...
Clear Communication: Body Language
“I speak two languages: Body, and English.” – May West The success of every team and organization starts with clear communication. Conversely, the breakdown of communication leads to lost profit and productivity. Body language is just one method of communication, but...
How to Plan EFFECTIVE Meetings
Meetings can either be effective, or a HUGE waste of time. And in the experience of most, the tendency leans toward the latter. The reasons for this vary widely, but instead of speculating about why meetings are ineffective, let's lay out a plan for making them...
How to Constructively Deal with Criticism in the Workplace
Whether it’s about your habits at home or on the job, criticism can be tough to take. It gets even tougher if the criticism is completely unexpected and coming from a coworker or boss. Regardless of your initial emotional reaction to workplace criticism, it’s crucial...
5 Effective Tips for Approaching Management
Whether you’re having a problem with a client, coworker, or impossible workload, approaching management with any issue can be daunting. You may think of anyone in management as big and powerful, with a massive to-do list, and no time to even look in your direction –...