“The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.” — Ralph W. Sockman Have you asked yourself lately: “What is the positive intention of our current economic situation?” I was on the phone with a friend today who spoke beautifully about the […]
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by Lisa Jackson, NLP Master Practitioner One of my favorite tools in the NLP toolkit is the use of metaphor — especially “teaching stories.” Stories are universally powerful teaching elements because they create a sense of possibility. They are also vastly under-utilized in the world of business. Too often, leaders over-focus on the dry stuff
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If you have had exposure to NLP beyond a book or introductory CD, have been involved in a discussion about the utilization of NLP for the purposes of “manipulating” people. (And if you are brand new to NLP, having seen some of the claims made by NLP training institutes, perhaps the question has been raised
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Lately, I have spent some time reflecting on the question “Am I happy?” I am not the type of person to spend a lot of time contemplating questions of this nature (I find they are an antidote to being happy). Yet, I think a lot of people these days are stressed and worried. I think
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Lessons in Hope By: Lisa Jackson, NLP Master Practitioner & Executive Coach dis·ap·point-verb (used with object) 1. to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us. 2. to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate: to be disappointed in love. When was the last time you lost something
In the NYT today is another of the reports I’m finding more and more of these days. The theories behind NLP that were so outre when first proposed 30 years ago are now being re-proposed and validated with increasing frequency by mainstream science particularly in the field of neuroscience. Here’s a lovely and simple example
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The first variation on the Swish, the distance/color swish, is a nice variation. Here it is, again from the classic NLP Comprehensive 24 Day Practitioner Training Trainer’s Manual. A number of people have asked about this classic. Here’s the link to more information, and a special savings for you – enter this coupon code “Classic”
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Of course NLP is manipulative. That is one way to put NLP processes and understandings to work. Human behavior is by nature manipulative. From our first breath we manipulate our environment and caretakers to ensure our needs are met. We manipulate ourselves by the minute with our thoughts, positive and negative. We manipulate others with
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by Steve and Connirae Andreas This is the original format from our Classic Trainer Manual. It includes some of the background material used by the trainers such as framing, and frequently asked questions (with answers!).
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Perhaps one of the most well known NLP processes is the phobia-trauma process. Usually associated with relieving psychological trauma, NLP has many applications in the physical arena as well. Continuing our series on NLP in everyday life, this week’s story by Steve Andreas, co-founder of NLP Comprehensive, describes using NLP to reduce the affects of
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