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In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a war on poverty during his State of the Union address. While there was a sharp decline in poverty levels the decade after the declaration of war, poverty levels have remained mostly consistent for
There are entire professions dedicated to the concept of giving feedback.  From editors to movie critics to corporate consultants to life coaches, feedback is widely recognized as critical to improvement in all arenas.  While we love getting th
While the Great Resignation has caused many positions to go unfilled in the job market, there is another force at work that contributes to staffing woes–credential creep. Ironically, the act of requiring unnecessary degrees or certifications–us
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we feel like we are out of our depth.  Whether it’s being placed as a lead for a big project at work or coaching your child’s soccer team, feeling like we lack the competence to meet the expectati
In the year 2020, people searched Google for the word “happiness” more than ever before. It’s not surprising that in the middle of a pandemic, financial hardship, political strife, and social unrest people were searching for the elusive. But th
“Keeping up with the Joneses” is a popular idiom in America.  It indicates an attitude of measuring our success or status by the material goods we see those around us accumulating.  The negative effects of comparison don’t stop at things, thoug
“Good Luck” is a common way to let someone know that you want the best for them in whatever endeavor they are undertaking, but what exactly is luck?  Is it an invisible hand setting events in motion so that we just happen to have the exact chan
As we continue our month of exploring happiness, we turn our attention to the effect that our surroundings have on us. Our happiness can be affected by differences in temperature, noise levels, and how crowded a space is. But so much more goes
The theme for this month is Happiness, and in this first episode, we’re exploring what impact the people around us have on our happiness.  From friends to family to coworkers, nearly everyone we interact with has the potential to have an impact
We’ve all got at least one story where we believe that some covert but influential organization was responsible for a circumstance or event. This means we all have experienced, on some level, the thought patterns similar to those who believe in
In the last decade, there has been a growing concern that our use of and reliance on social media platforms is causing a stratification in society.  The complicated algorithms that drive those apps to feed us content are designed to keep us eng
When someone brings up their latest vacation destination, are you able to locate where they went on a map? The ability to discern geographic relativity to any given position is a requisite skill for those who dabble in politics, commerce, trans
Surveys reveal that a host of employers today do not believe that they are attracting a workforce that is able to think critically. Despite there being a direct correlation between employees who are able to think critically and profit margins,
We’re kicking off our new theme of Question Everything this month with an exploration of self!Most people love the feeling of being celebrated. Getting recognized for something we’ve accomplished or for doing something better than everyone els
In most success stories, you are bound to find one person getting the credit for the work of many, lesser-known individuals. As an example, you might be able to name the guy who summited Everest first, but do you know who acted as his trusty sh
In some ways, we are constantly performing for those around us.  Even when we’re with our most trusted companions, we have expectations on us that we try to fill. These expectations often fall under the umbrella of specific roles that commonly
There is an old adage: "Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future."  It’s widely accepted that we are influenced by the company we keep, but the extent to which that is true, and the effect it has on us, might not be clear.  Philosoph
In the premiere episode of season two, Melissa and Pete discuss who they would most like to invite to dinner and why. This fun foray introduces the month-long topic of group dynamics in a fun, revealing chat.Conversation Kindling:If you enjo
In the season finale, Pete and Melissa give a peek behind the curtain at what goes into making Think Significantly, and share some of the lighter moments that didn't make it into the episodes.Follow us on Social Media:Twitter https://twitter.
It is not uncommon to find advice that promises that taking risks is the recipe for success. What is harder to find is someone telling you how to evaluate which risks are worth taking. What separates a successful entrepreneur from everyone else
Many people look at life as a competition.  In a true competition, the measure of success, the rule of the competition, and the opponent are all clearly defined.  In life, however, the criteria are less defined and we often frame things as comp
We’re all bombarded regularly by the cacophony of sounds that make up our environment.  Car horns, barking dogs, construction, phone alerts - there is an endless list of noises that make it to our brain to process daily.  Despite all the practi
Few words carry a more negative connotation than the word “gossip” and yet we all find ourselves engaged in it a surprising amount of time.  People can’t seem to help themselves but to talk about others, but is gossip as malicious as high schoo
There is no trait that we value in society in quite the same way that we value intelligence.  Schools go to great lengths to identify children with intelligence. The tutoring industry is built on increasing intelligence. There are even social c
Many people have fond memories of their childhood: favorite cartoons, beloved stories, classic movie lines. But, what if those recollections aren’t exactly accurate?  The human brain has an amazing ability for creativity and storytelling, and s
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