Sean Talamas

Expectant Father | Mission-Driven Executive Coach | Non-Profit Advisor |

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

I'm excited to announce that @DavidHersh12 is @TheCharacterLab's new CEO!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" sends the wrong message about work.

We should teach kids that who you are is more than what job you do. Work is an activity—it doesn't have to define your identity.

A healthy sense of self is rooted in character, not career choice.

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

“It sounds silly, but gratitude is like taking a virtue vitamin. It strengthens many virtues, not just the virtue of gratitude itself.” Wise words from @daviddesteno on the power of #gratitude in the new @TheCharacterLab #tipoftheweek. Check it out!

https://t.co/hjKfVh3lN2

[TED Talks @TEDTalks]

"Everyone gets frustrated," says Angela Lee Duckworth (@angeladuckw) of @TheCharacterLab. But when you're in an "all-in" frame of mind, setbacks — however painful and discouraging they feel in the moment — are reframed as lessons learned: https://t.co/24AYpR7Riw

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

“A petty office tyrant or micromanager may be high on expertise, but will be so low on trust that it will undermine their ability to manage, & effectively exclude them from informal networks.” — @danielgolemanei

Expertise ≠ trust!

Building team trust improves team performance.

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

What a dream team! @AdamMGrant, @BreneBrown, and @simonsinek joined forces to discuss what’s happening right now in the workplace. Give it a listen: https://t.co/95wneA3Wbt

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

3 good ways to promote psychological safety.

(Via @Atlassian)

LINK: https://t.co/FwWa5HGobZ

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a perfect time to learn about why gratitude matters and how to “take your pulse” on it. Explore more from @thecharacterlab.
https://t.co/88Ehfeurrs

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

.@TED_ED is one of my favorite partners, not just because of the awesome videos we’re collaborating on, but because ED @LoganSmalley and his team are some of my favorite people!

Check out our newest video on how to break the cycle of procrastination: https://t.co/qcpFXpSd6C

[TED-Ed @TED_ED]

Without change, how will we progress? And without progress, how will we grow?

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

A few bucket list items:
✅ Jump out of a plane
✅ Present to Bill Gates
✅ Work alongside @angeladuckw
✅ Get @TheCharacterLab resources on the back of cereal boxes!!!
⌛ Have a baby
⌛ Have a hobby outside of work

[David Myers @DavidGMyers]

Today is the long-awaited pub day for my new wee book of 40 bite-sized essays, each of which sheds the light of psychological science on some aspect of our human experience. So grateful to all who have encouraged/supported me in this, and more. And what fun to awaken to this.

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

“As change leaders, there is no need for shiny armor, but the ability to illuminate an exciting path, generate commitment to ignite people's spark and neutralize resistance.”

Read on in @Entrepreneur to learn how to make a changing environment fun.
https://t.co/CF5VSzEbWw

[Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur]

Here are three focus areas that will help leaders to make sense of a 'resistance to change' mentality in their organization.
https://t.co/0UydapyrFR

[Along (Archived) @along_org]

Belongingness is a critical aspect of relationship building for students of color.

Thank you to our partner, @BlkTeachCollab for this explanation. ⬇️

#StudentSuccess #K12Education

https://t.co/StMNoladyK

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

“The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.” — @InspiringThinkn

When leaders listen well, teams feel understood.

[MIT Sloan Management Review @mitsmr]

Each character dimension can function as a vice as well as a virtue, if it is either lacking or excessive: https://t.co/pZvC4GJSJS

[Ethan Kross @ethan_kross]

How to fail better.

Great article -- and solutions -- from @d_a_robson

https://t.co/ujxPqy6Ny0

[Sean Talamas @SeanTalamas]

.@HBRAscend & @tuttitaygerly have tips for building your best work ethic:
✔️Follow the lead of peers, mentors & bosses
✔️Develop self-discipline
✔️Re-prioritize each day & start it strong
✔️Think like an owner
✔️Hold the team interests higher than your own
https://t.co/2FhHAfADXb

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Saying no is not as costly as you expect.

11 studies: people overestimate the relationship and reputation risks of turning down requests. People generally don't hold it against you.

Declining doesn't mean you don't care. It means you're taking care not to overextend yourself.