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Cognition

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on January 15, 2013

The language learning secrets of the man who invented one of the world’s best-selling language series have been hidden for years. Unveiled in this article are Paul Pimsleur´s principles for effectively learning pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary in a new language.

Cognition

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on January 7, 2013

The language learning secrets of the man who invented one of the world’s best-selling language series have been hidden for years. Unveiled in this article is the forgotten wisdom of the man who studied Russian with a martini in his hand.

Motivation

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on June 23, 2012

One of the things that people with highly successful careers often have in common is a good manager, or a series of good managers. But how do you recognise the kind of manager who will boost - or kill - your career?

Resilience

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on March 26, 2012

In the aftermath of an unsuccessful job interview, most people are too busy being disappointed to ask the questions that can pave the road to getting the job they want. Here’s how to be different.

Attention

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on March 14, 2012

Can focus and attention span be trained?

Career

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on February 27, 2012

Life as a senior manager is harder than most people think. Long hours, crushing workloads, multiple and constant pressures, and incessant conflict and unpopularity often come with the job. Yet executives are typically healthier and happier than the rest of us. How do they do it?

Parenting

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on February 19, 2012

Think you're smarter than a chimpanzee? So why does your baby cry and scream so much more than her offspring? What can new parents learn from how non-human primates raise their young?

Career

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on January 14, 2012

Around half of people consider themselves underpaid for the work that they do. But what do they mean by ‘underpaid’? Understanding the seven different ways of deciding what a fair pay rate is can help you understand how your boss thinks, and give you an edge when negotiating your salary.

Motivation

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on December 9, 2011

What can rock climbers, All Blacks, dogs with silly hats, professional basketball players, and pharmacists teach us about successful goal setting?

Creativity

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on November 5, 2011

Michael Michalko comments "Unfortunately, I've come to believe that education is a great inhibitor of our natural creativity... To me it seems that in the real world those who know more, create less; and those who know less create more". What's the evidence about whether this is true?

Resilience

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on October 19, 2011

There is a problem with standing in front of the mirror every morning and saying something like, "I will be king of the world in just five days, I just know it."

Motivation

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on September 3, 2011

Leadership

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on August 13, 2011

Modern business is in love with the complex and advanced. The ‘strategic' is better than the ‘operational'. Frontline managers want to do courses aimed at company directors, rather than basic management courses. Incomprehensibility is taken as a sign of genius. But are we forgetting something important?

Perfectionism

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on July 22, 2011

Some people advise that when asked about your weaknesses in a job interview, you should stick to talking about your strengths (e.g. "I'm a perfectionist"). If you're dealing with an experienced interviewer, this is a Very Bad Idea. Why?

Career

Carl Beuke Ph.D. on July 13, 2011

If your boss told you to start preparing for your next job interview, you might be a bit alarmed. But it would be good advice. Here's how to ace your next interview...