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Structured vs. Unstructured Interviews: Key Differences and Preparation Tips
Want to know the difference between structured and unstructured Interviews? In this video I cover what they are and how to pass both types, including: • What is a structured Interview? • What is an unstructured Interview? • What is the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Frederick Joseph - The Black Friend: On Being A Better White Person
Frederick Joseph is a best-selling and award-winning author, notably recognized for his debut book "The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person," which addresses the gaps in discussing race and experiences, particularly for Black...
Curated Video
What's the Longest Word?
Before we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...
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Hamlet 2.2 Why It's Cool - Language and Plays on Words
This video segment highlights Shakespeare's skillful use of language through puns, innuendos, and satire in "Hamlet," particularly examining the dual roles played by characters who must be both actors and observers within the story. It...
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Hamlet 2.2 Dig Deeper: Inappropriate Innuendo
This video analyzes the nuanced language used by Polonius in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, particularly focusing on his references to Ophelia's chastity. It examines Polonius's use of the verb "to lose" in the context of his...
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The Taming of the Shrew Interview with the Actors
Actors Adriana Mitchell and Alan Eddard discuss their roles in "The Taming of the Shrew" for the myShakespeare team, exploring themes of gender and performance. They share personal insights and challenges they faced while interpreting...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.2 Interview: Tranio and Hortensio
This video explores a scene from Act 4 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew", focusing on the character dynamics and strategies of deception employed by the suitors of Bianca. The content provides an in-depth analysis of the...
Great Big Story
The Most Beautiful Fruits and Vegetables You’ve Never Seen
Meet Aaron Choi, the farmer growing weird, wonderful, and exotic produce for top restaurants.
Seven Dimensions
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...
Seven Dimensions
4 Lessons to Manage Diverse Personalities and Work Styles
4 Lessons to Manage Diverse Personalities and Work Styles is a video that acknowledges that working in a diverse team can be challenging. However, recognizing and respecting the individual differences of team members is a good way to...
Seven Dimensions
Speak Clearly and Concisely
Use language that everyone understands and avoid jargon; Don't mumble, articulate words clearly and vary your tone; Pause between phrases and thoughts rather than using filler words like “um, ah, like, basically, you know”; Use relevant...
Seven Dimensions
Overcoming Loneliness
Make time and space for conversations; Be open to talking with people you don't know; Join clubs or online interest groups; Listen to other people who feel lonely;
Seven Dimensions
Conversation Skills: Starting a Conversation
Be friendly and positive; Start with small talk and comment on something in the moment; Show interest in the other person; Pay attention to body language.
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Listening Skills - Negotiation Tools
The number one skill for negotiators is communication. And listening skills are the most important aspect of communication. If you want to succeed in negotiation, you MUST get good at listening. So, this is what I talk about here.
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Teamwork: Leading Effective Team Reviews
You will, of course, be holding one-to-one performance reviews regularly. But, if you want good teamwork, you also need regular team reviews. This is where you get your team together to assess how your team working is going and what...
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Teamwork: Problem Solving with Your Team
One of the joys of really great teamwork is the enormous scope for creative thinking and innovative problem solving. Team problem solving is great!
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Taking Care of the Wellbeing of People in Your Remote Team
Of course, the final challenge of managing a remote team is to take care of the welfare and wellbeing of people who can be a very long way from you. The usual quiet chat in an informal arrangement is off the table. And so too is your...
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How to Give Formal Performance Feedback: 8-step Feedback Process
Everything works better when you have a process to follow. This 8-step feedback process for giving formal performance feedback will give you confidence
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Chairing Meetings - Planning Your Meeting
The first step in chairing a meeting is planning your meeting. You need to determine what your meeting will be about, what you want to achieve and how you'll achieve it, and the logistics. So, before you start planning your next meeting,...
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Chairing Meetings - Meetings as Conversations
Meetings are conversations - sometimes a series of conversations. So, in this video, we consider meetings as conversations and look at the five types of conversation that can make up a meeting.
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Chairing Meetings - Managing the Meeting
The core of chairing meetings is managing the meeting itself. There's a lot to do when you are managing a meeting, so let's get straight into it!
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Power of Silence: Transform Your Gravitas
Silence is a gift. It allows the other person to be heard. But the real power of silence is in how other people perceive it... as confidence and insight. The person in a meeting who is most comfortable with silence will be able to...
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Facilitated Meetings: How to Run a Facilitated Meeting
A facilitated meeting is one where the chair or facilitator creates an effective conversation among participants. We can use facilitated meetings for exploring issues, resolving problems, generating ideas, or making decisions. They are...
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How to Ask Questions - Negotiation Tools
It's better to judge people on the quality of the questions they ask, than on the answers they give. In negotiation, questioning is a hugely valuable skill. So, in this video, we look at how to ask questions, and discuss 8 types of...