Surprising new research that shows us how we all have learned at an early age to detect lying or dishonesty.

Read what current social science research is telling us about the habits of successful people.

   The Four P's of happiness:  Purpose, Perspective, People and Play - Read here as to how you can develop

This brief article gives a great review of the research that leads to these findings: 1. Always work hard to

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This short article provides fascinating data on a study done by Stanford University and an Executive Coaching Firm-The Miles Group.

Dr. Martin Seligman is known as the "father of Positive Psychology." In this short video he outlines a powerful exercise

This short video shows in magnificent time lapsed photos the dimensions of what we have to be thankful for... [video_lightbox_youtube

Surprising and worth reading to learn before it's too late...

  Simple behaviors that you can do in the work place to increase your effectiveness.

So what do leaders do to manage themselves in the face of uncertainty... to lead with executive maturity? Dr. Chopra

The author of this short, well written blog is Susan David, whom several members of the Perla Group had the

This article from Psychology Today gives a concise overview of the "happiness and well-being" research.  As we learn to live

  This article written by one of the  major researchers in the science of  Positive Psychology states:  "Contrary to some

As Jim Rohn, a respected leader once said, that leaders need to know when "to be strong but not rude;

“What the world needs now is love, sweet love It's the only thing that there's just too little of What

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Amid economic challenges like those at work today, companies need to transform themselves, adapting to survive and even move ahead.

By Tim Hayes As a newbie to Facebook, I’m in the process of learning not only how to navigate these

"The desire to do something because you find it deeply satisfying and personally challenging inspires the highest levels of creativity,

Speaking in a manner that is concise, energetic and clearly communicates ones requests, information and desires is refreshing and important

David Burns, MD has contributed many books to our understanding of how our thoughts and feelings can be managed to

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt We all can understand the concept of personal

“Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do” Jahad-ad-din Rumi (Persian poet 1207-1273)

"The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings." -Eric Hoffer The holiday card that

"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." -Indira Gandhi This is the title of a workshop that I frequently

"Let him that would move the world, first move himself" --Socrates Executive coaches work more or less exclusively with senior

“Positive emotions are not trivial luxuries, but instead might be critical necessities for optimal functioning.” — Barbara Fredrickson Positive Psychology

“There are, at least, TWO ways to relate to anything:  a small minded way and a large minded way. Choose

These blogs will offer three things: an inspirational quote that seeks to inspire you, the reader; second, a teaching or