Satius est supervacua scire quam nihil.
It is better to know useless things than to know nothing.
(Seneca: Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, Moral Letters to Lucilius, 88, 45)
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Category: Training (Page 12 of 40)
There are only 24 hours a day and so many things to do. Productivity is the key to reach our goals, especially in a challenging job such as diplomacy.
Travis Bradberry, co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and President at TalentSmart, points at 11 tips to get the things done, and so obtaining more from private and professional life.
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The Diplo calendar 2016 realized by Stefano Baldi and Ed Gelbstein presents a selection of quotes from the Classical World for living and working better.
For the month of February the selected quotation is by Epictetus, Greek speaking Stoic philosopher. To Epictetus, all external events are determined by fate, and are thus beyond our control; we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately.
There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will
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We often have to present our work to colleagues, board of executives, clients and friends. Being able to deliver an interesting and involving presentation is an art which can be learnt through studying and practicing.
The A to Z of Presentations free Bookboon booklet by Eric Garner (Managing Director at Manage Train Learn) helps us come across as someone who is knowledgeable, skilled, and enthusiastic. But remember that the most important thing to become professional presenters is practice.
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… without data you’re just another person with an opinion.
Many factors influence our ability to effectively manage time and reach our goals. A quick test on Mind Tools can show you where you can do better. Of course, the ability to prioritize and schedule is fundamental, but the most interesting part is dealing with the unexpected: interruptions.
How can you navigate through phone calls, emails, requests from colleagues, even problems with your car, all at once and without any warning? “Expect the unexpected” is no satisfactory answer: you have to manage it.
Like a firefighter, we should be available, aware of priorities and capable of understanding others’ needs.
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The article 7 steps to relieve stress and anxiety suggests to take positive actions in order to overcome stressful situations. The following 7 steps can help managing pressure:
1. Establish a routine
2. Establish a support
3. Be good to yourself
4. Practice acceptance
5. Tackle what you can
6. Have fun
7. Avoid overuse of dependant substances.
The full article can be found here.
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“If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative.”
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Think back to the last time you spoke to someone from another country. Even if the other person was fluent in English, it’s usually not long before some sort of misunderstanding. The reason has to do with the subtleties involved with speaking a language–the ability to read between the lines. This article compares how the same sentences, in English, could be differently interpreted by an English or a German speaker.
Read the full article here.
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In this funny TEDx Talk, the writer and actor Will Stephen gives an interesting lesson on how to sound smart.
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