2016年11月26日 星期六

How to speak up for yourself

Navigate tricky situations with these tips from a social psychologist. Open in your browser
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November 26, 2016

Adam Galinsky: How to speak up for yourself

15:08 minutes · Filmed Sep 2016 · Posted Nov 2016 · TEDxNewYork

Speaking up is hard to do, even when you know you should. Learn how to assert yourself, navigate tricky social situations and expand your personal power with sage guidance from social psychologist Adam Galinsky.

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Let's define students by what they contribute, not what they lack, asks educator Victor Rios. Sharing his own story of perseverance as an inner-city kid, Rios identifies three straightforward strategies to shift our attitudes toward "at-risk" students, to see them as individuals brimming with resilience, character and grit. Watch »

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Quote of the Week

We wanted to change how politics is conducted. Wouldn't it be great if just one politician said, ‘Do you know, my opponent has a point. Let's see if we can't work together and get the job done.’ ”

Sandi Toksvig
A political party for women's equality
 

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