by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 2, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology, TED Talks, Top Quotes
Chris Voss, a former international hostage negotiator for the FBI, offers a new and tested approach to high-stakes negotiations. But the principles of the book can be applied to every negotiations of our lives.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 11, 2019 | Psychology
ENFJ personality types are extroverted and sensitive to the feelings and needs of others. The dominant characteristic of the ENFJ personality type is their genuine desire to make the world a better place.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 9, 2019 | Psychology
People experience the world using four principal psychological functions – sensation, intuition, feeling, and thinking – and that one of these four functions is dominant for a person most of the time.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 31, 2019 | Family, Marriage, Psychology
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, according to Dr. John Gottman, are certain negative communication styles that are lethal to a relationship. Gottman’s research shows that the Four Horsemen predict relationship failure with over 90% accuracy if the behavior...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 30, 2019 | Family, Marriage, Psychology
The problem with criticism is that it attacks a person’s character. On the other hand, a complaint focuses on a specific behavior.However, the antidote for criticism is to complain without blaming our partner by using a soft or gentle start-up.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 29, 2019 | Family, Marriage, Psychology
Certain negative communication styles are so lethal to a relationship that Dr. John Gottman calls them the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. They predict relationship failure with over 90% accuracy if the behavior isn’t changed.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 16, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology, Top Quotes
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown is an exploration of the growing division, contentions and loneliness that are so prevalent in our cultures today.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 1, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology
“Grit isn’t just working incredibly hard. That’s only part of it.” … Grit is about working on something you care about so much that you’re willing to stay loyal to it…it’s doing what you love, not just falling in love—(but) staying in love.”
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 30, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology
“Rebels resist all expectations, outer and inner alike. They choose to act from a sense of choice, of freedom. Rebels wake up and think: What do I want to do today?”
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 26, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology
Questioners question all expectations, and they respond to an expectation only if they conclude that it makes sense—in essence, they meet only inner expectations.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 24, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology
They meet other peoples’ expectations easily, but struggle with their own. The must be held accountable by a friend, coach or boss to get things done.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 24, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology
Upholders meet inner and outer expectations. They love rules, having a clear plan and are self-motivated and disciplined. Clearly tell them what needs to be done and they’ll lead the way
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 22, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology
Depending on a person’s response to outer and inner expectations, that person falls into one of four distinct types: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 25, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Family, Psychology, Top Quotes
Men are right. The “relationship talk” does not help. This book explains how to achieve marital happiness: Love is not about better communication. It’s about connection.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 11, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology, Top Quotes
12 Rules for Life is a book by Canadian clinical psychologist and professor Jordan Peterson. It uses ideas and examples from history, religion, psychology, mythology, science, and philosophy to give advise on how to be a successful and better human being.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 25, 2019 | Faith, Psychology
The rise in perfectionism doesn’t mean each generation is becoming more accomplished, because being a perfectionist is not the same thing as having healthy goals.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 20, 2019 | Books & Quotes, Psychology, Top Quotes
Man’s Search for Meaning relates Viktor Frankl’S experiences in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describes his psychotherapeutic method
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 29, 2019 | Leadership, Psychology, TED Talks, Top Quotes
Grit is the combination of passion and perseverance. Angela Duckworth found grit to be a stronger predictor of high-achievement than intelligence, talent and other personality traits.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 24, 2019 | Leadership, Psychology, TED Talks, Top Quotes
The Gift of Imperfection is more than a self-help book, it is a motivational and inspiring guide to what she called “wholehearted” living.