3 tips from the world of film for leaders to overcome their fear
Today’s guest post is from Dr. Richard R. Reichel, author of Everybody is an Actor. Dr. Reichel has a long and varied experience in the film and TV industries and holds multiple degrees including a doctorate in counseling psychology. Dr. Reichel created an innovative and comprehensive acting system that’s also helpful for anyone looking to have more confidence and be more assertive at work, social situations, school or even at home.
Having more confidence, having less stress, discovering inner resources, and improving relationships—there are thousands of self-help books to help us accomplish these goals, but do they work?
Self-help books can work, as far as they go, but they don’t address a key component that affects everything from how we feel about ourselves to how successfully we interact with others. That key component is the fact that we’re all actors—at work, school, home, even alone in front of the bathroom mirror.
We’re always playing the character of “Me,” but we also have to play other characters. The better we are at it, the happier and more successful we’ll be. (more…)
