The Framework of the 7MTF
Seven is he magic number because 7 items is the limit of short-term memory for most people, So the practical upper limit for any system to be easy-to-learn and use is 7 items. Temperament is the genetic basis of your dominant emotions and moods. We are all slightly mad. The seven most common mental illnesses are autism, obsessive-compulsive-disorder. mania, depression, neuroticism, paranoia, and psychopathy. Each illness is associated with an emotional intelligence Trait componen.....
Read MoreThe Japanese Enigma
I am currently writing this blog on a flight from Kansai Airport to Sydney. We have just completed a cruise around Japan playing bridge and touring. One of the highlights of the trip was hearing 6 brilliant lectures by Dr. John Freedman; 4 on Japan and 2 on Korea. John is a complete Nippon Nut. Go to his brilliant website ScholarAtSea.com and you will see the proof. One of the interesting questions John posed was: “How could the Japanese, the kindest and politest people.....
Read MoreWhen Temperament Turns Toxic: A 7MTF Analysis of Bettina Arndt’s “Female Psychopaths Poisoning Workplaces”
Introduction Bettina Arndt’s “Female Psychopaths Poisoning Workplaces” is a provocative challenge to the long-standing feminist belief that women leaders naturally create kinder, more collaborative workplaces. Drawing on Dr Fiona Girkin’s research into female psychopathy, Arndt argues that “mean girls” — manipulative and emotionally aggressive women in positions of power — are causing widespread distress, particularly to other women. Viewed through the 7MTF (Seven Motiv.....
Read MoreCourage: the most important virtue
"Life is mostly froth and bubble / Two things stand like stone / Kindness in another's trouble / Courage in your own". Adam Lindsay Gordon The Greeks maintained that there four virtues for the flourishing person: prudence, justice, temperance, and courage. The most important of these was courage. Indeed one of the most famous examples of courage was Socrates drinking hemlock despite Crito offering him freedom. As I am writing this blog we are on our way to .....
Read MoreChris Golis - Author
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Peter Morris, Executive Officer, Lomax Financial Group
Your presentation on 'Lifting your Level of Emotional Intelligence" to 10 CEOs scored an average 8.9 out of 10 for the topic and 8.5 for the presentation which is great. A couple of the attendees gave you a 10 out of 10, and the comments were:
- Great presentation. Very informative.
- Excellent presentation.
- made me think.
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