In this video, Allegra the ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and working together as a team to achieve common goals. Through examples of how ants collaborate in their colonies, we learn that every job is important and...

In this video, Sean the Swan joins the hosts of a show to discuss the importance of gentleness. Through a story about a girl named Dakota and her encounter with a supposedly cranky old man, the video highlights the power of kindness and...

In this video, the Oryx teaches children about the importance of moderation in various aspects of life. Through the story of Basil, a boy addicted to video games, they learn about balancing leisure activities with responsibilities,...

In this video, Harry the Kiwi teaches children about the importance of confidence and trust. Through a heartwarming story about Andy and his horse friend, Harry, the audience learns that confidence is believing in oneself and finding...

In this video, a pigeon named Delicate shares stories about her travels and promotes the importance of peace. Through a heartwarming story about children resolving conflicts and lifting blockades in their neighborhood, Delicate teaches...

In this video, Jade the Giraffe interviews Haley the Bee about the concept of self-discipline. Haley explains how bees are highly organized and work together in a structured manner to achieve their goals, such as producing honey. The...

In this heartwarming video, Rolla the Rooster shares his perspective on optimism and how it has helped him navigate challenges on the farm. Through his story of selling green tea with his friend Hassan, Rolla teaches us the importance of...

In this video, Helen the hippo shares a story about the importance of honesty. When she accidentally eats fruits from a basket that belonged to her new friend Lisa, Helen must decide whether to tell the truth or not. Through her honesty,...

Learn the Top 10 Ways to Call Listeners to Action at the end of a speech or presentation. This is Part 4 (of 4) of a series showing you how to write a persuasive speech. These are calls to action or CTAs and virtually all persuasive...

This video covers ways to improve your confidence in closing a sale. There are several types of sales closes and we discuss some of them here with examples. Learn some key techniques in being able to ask for the business and successfully...

Melanie is the Director of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion for Crate and Barrel, one of the largest home furnishings and decor retailers in the U.S.. Melanie spearheads the company's commitment to creating an inclusive organization...

All across the United States, its citizens regularly stand, with hands on heart, to make the Pledge of Allegiance. But what is it, what does it mean and why is it so important?

In last week's Project Management in Under 5, we answered the question: What is Delegation? It's a vital skill for all project managers, so we've also created this video, where Mike talks you through the basics of How to Delegate, in...

Successful organizations make learning and development, and continuous improvement, a priority. A culture of learning is created when organizations value and encourage individual and collective learning and development. Organizations...

In this video, Otto the Owl teaches us about wisdom through a story about a girl named Kyoko who loses her kite. With Otto's guidance, Kyoko learns the importance of making wise decisions and seeking advice from knowledgeable...

I have no better advice than: “When you’re wrong, ‘fess-up, say you’re sorry, and move on”. A good apology is a necessary precursor to forgiveness. So, let’s unpack this basic wisdom into the steps you can go through, to make getting...

Have you ever wondered why special offers have deadlines, and countdown timers have become ubiquitous on internet shops? This is what I call the ‘sale-must-end-on-Sunday’ principle, which works on our fear of missing out, due to...

Conscience is an inner voice that tells us what is right and what is wrong. When we are about to do something that is inconsistent with our conscience, we feel uneasy about. That feeling of unease is what psychologists call “cognitive...

An important part of influence is making it as easy as possible for someone to comply. And there are two great techniques from the world of time management to generate momentum and make it easy for them to say yes.

The last step of the sales process at the meeting itself is to seek commitment: to ask the prospect if they will buy. This is called ‘closing’.

In this video, I look at the leadership skills a leader needs to acquire in a workplace setting. It’s a long list, so buckle up.

Transformational leadership is a story in three parts. But those parts are closely integrated, so buckle up for a longer video than usual.

Visionary leadership is transformative. We could argue that it is one aspect of transformational leadership. But I want to consider it as a specific style, because we find many leaders who seem aim for this style as their default.

Charismatic leadership combines charm, interpersonal skills, and persuasiveness to motivate and influence others.