by Art Dykstra | May 1, 2019 | Blog
LEARN A LITTLE: Thinking About Feedback We all know that receiving feedback can polish our skills and improve our performance. But did you ever think about who gives us feedback? If it’s someone we respect, someone who is knowledgeable, we are likely to think about it...
by Art Dykstra | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog
Learn A Little: All of us worry about productivity and getting things done—how to be more effective and efficient. Caroline Webb in How to Have a Good Day shares an interesting formula for fighting distractions and procrastination in eleven simple words: One...
by Art Dykstra | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Learn a Little: “When you change have to to get to, you change a complaining voice to an appreciative heart.” – Jon Gordon – The Positive Dog Changing words and our thoughts do make a difference-even in terms of how we experience cold and windy...
by Art Dykstra | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
Learn a Little: How we start our day has a big influence on how we feeland perform for that day. Recent research shows thatjust 3 minutes of “negative” news in the morningleaves people feeling less resourceful all day. The morning sets the feeling...
by Art Dykstra | Jan 1, 2019 | Blog
Learn a Little: It is said that the brontosaurus–a powerful, herbivorous, peace-loving, but awkward creature–was advised to consider a measure of evolution. But chiefs among the dinosaurs said that bulk was not the problem but rather self-esteem. Carnivores should not...
by Art Dykstra | Dec 1, 2018 | Blog
Learn a Little: You don’t fix a flat tireby changing the driver. Be sure your solutions aresolving the right problems. Laugh a Little: Reflect a Little: Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart,for it affects everything you do.” Read a Little: Flourish –...
