29 Sep 5 Steps To Ignite Your Brain For Storytelling
Posted at 14:28h in James Mapes Blog
Storytelling is a key to education, training, innovation and managing communication. Here are 5 steps to Ignite Your Brain For Storytelling. ...
29 Sep THE MYSTERY OF MY ADOPTION: THE STORY
Posted at 14:23h in James Mapes Blog
Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts. —Salman Rushdie THE STORY THAT UPENDED MY PERCEPTIONS AND...
12 Sep 7 STEPS TO FIRE UP YOUR IMAGINATION, TAKE RISKS AND GROW. By James Mapes
Posted at 16:24h in James Mapes Blog
Risk taking is a subjective experience. One person’s risk may be another’s hobby. Sometimes risk is forced on you. Your mate of 20 years suddenly demands a divorce, or your job is terminated after thirty years. Imposed risks are often perceived as negative. Sometimes taking...
07 Sep IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION FOR EMPATHETIC LISTENING
Posted at 19:50h in James Mapes Blog
“It is the obvious which is so difficult to see most of the time. People say 'It's as plain as the nose on your face.' But how much of the nose on your face can you see, unless someone holds a mirror up to you?” ― Isaac Asimov, I,...
30 Aug GREED, FEAR, MYLAN AND THE EPIPEN
Posted at 16:20h in James Mapes Blog
There are approximately 15 million Americans dependent on EpiPen to quickly administer the adrenaline for a multitude of allergic reactions. Many simply cannot afford this price-gouged drug....
17 Aug Hack Your Brain To Shift Your Perspective
Posted at 18:53h in Articles
Shift your perspective and challenge assumptions to change the meaning of what you see and add to your life experience....
24 Jun HACK YOUR BRAIN FOR COMPASSIONATE MANAGEMENT
Posted at 15:52h in James Mapes Blog
I have coached my clients for years that - in order to grow - you need to choose to become aware of your thinking and to realize that most of your judgments come from the models of how you believe people should act and the...
12 May Hiring a Life Coach
Posted at 16:12h in Articles
Some of the most successful people in the world have coaches. By hiring a life coach, you have the edge to live an exceptional life....
24 Mar Hack Your Brain for Public Speaking
Posted at 17:56h in James Mapes Blog
“There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.” –Dale Carnegie During my years as a public speaker, I’ve been asked countless times, “How can I get in the speaking business?” or “I’ve...
16 Mar Hack your Brain for Wellness
Posted at 15:02h in James Mapes Blog
When you think of “wellness,” what comes to mind? Losing weight? Eating healthier? Exercising? Television and Internet ads constantly bombard and lead you to believe these are the only elements to living a long and healthy life. While exercise and healthy eating are paramount to...