Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft People generally recognize that the most successful people — from CEOs to politicians — are not necessarily the smartest person in the room. Often, they have that most elusive quality:...
Success In A Changing World
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft To say that the world is changing fast is a bit of an understatement. Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally affecting the way companies do business and creating new stock-market...
Do You Consider Yourself Biased?
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft It’s no secret that people can get into some rather heated discussions these days. Topics that can really get someone excited range from politics to social issues. Too often, people on...
True Leadership Begins With This Fundamental Ability
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Throughout history the individuals who have been able to lead people most effectively have one thing in common: an extraordinary ability to communicate. Religious, military, political...
The Complex Nuances Of Wealth Psychology
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft You don’t have to be in the workforce very long before you’ve probably noticed something very interesting: the most successful people are not always the smartest or most talented or...
It’s Okay To Talk A Little Longer
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Do you want to get a lively conversation going at a cocktail party? Ask some older people, preferably a Baby Boomer, what they think about the attention span of younger adults. For some...
How Important Is Motivation To Success?
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Some people who are successful in their professional lives are equally blessed in their personal lives. They are well respected in their line of work and enjoy a stable, satisfying...
The Power Of Conversation
If you’ve ever anticipated a wonderful evening out with your partner, a long evening filled with intimate conversation, only to have things go awry, then you've experienced the power of conversation. Writing for the American Psychological Association, Zara Abrams...
Understanding The ‘Why’ Of Behavior And Events
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft People who have a passion for learning are often motivated by a desire to understand the “why” of events or a person’s behavior. Why are these two countries at war? Why do people chant...
Not Sleeping Well? Try This.
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Have you ever had a big event that you were either excited or anxious about? Something like a dream vacation or a major business presentation. With all the excitement of the big day...