Acts of Compassion Speak Louder than Words to Your Children
Developing the capacity for compassion and sharing is a huge challenge for young children. Because they are still in an egocentric stage of development, they lack the awareness of and empathy toward others necessary to see how not sharing impacts those around them. Yet, sharing, as an expression of compassion, is a message that your […]
Read MoreTaylor’s Latest Book Just Published
I’m pleased to announce the publication of my 14th book, Practice Development in Sport and Performance Psychology. Along with a team of experienced authors, I provide a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to establish and maintain a consulting business in sport and performance psychology. Says Kate Hays, Ph.D., Past president, APA Division of Sport & Exercise Psychology, “This […]
Read MoreTech Savvy Doesn’t Mean Tech Skilled
Parents getting their children involved in technology as early as possible has become a societal imperative and a source of great pressure on parents these days. The belief is that if children don’t get on the technology train at an early age, they will be left behind and be doomed to a life of Luddite failure. […]
Read MoreLeader-as-Decision-Maker: Decisions Matter
I’m often brought into a company to help them solve a problem. The problem might have to do with strategic planning, research and development, or entry into a new market. I’m no expert in any of these areas, but what I am pretty good at is helping companies understand and go through the best possible process for making decisions. The first thing I say is that this process isn’t about solving problems; it’s about decision making. When we think about typical problem solving, it involves a series of steps: 1) Identifying the problem…which involves making a decision on what the problem is; 2) Finding a solution…which means making a decision on what will solve the problem; 3) Implementing a solution…which means making a decision on how to put the plan into action. Therefore, when we talk about ‘problem solving,’ what we really mean is ‘decision making.’
Read MoreWeave Compassion into the Fabric of Your Family’s Lives
Your family life is rife with rituals that can send messages of compassion, kindness, and sharing to your children. When you sit down for a meal, you are sharing your food and each other’s company. When you hug and kiss your children good night, you are sharing your love. When you play games together, you […]
Read MoreSteve Jobs was a Low-Tech Parent
I was absolutely shocked when I read this article describing how the late Steve Jobs, despite being the King of 21st century technology, was a low-tech parent, meaning that he didn’t allow his children frequent access to the very devices he designed that has changed our world. In fact, as the article also echoed, I […]
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