Contributing Editors - Thank you to our Contributing Editors for their support in our continued endeavor to promote Social/Emotional Character Development.
Together, they have provided us with wonderful training and educational materials for skill building.
We offer these tools to help you succeed in addressing your specific
needs with the people, with whom you live, work and play.
Websites for Additional Resources

-- Mindtools.com
Each year, Mind Tools helps more than 10,000,000 visitors learn the essential skills they need for an excellent career. Free of charge, this site has hundreds of
skills to help you develop yourself on an ongoing basis.

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Braingle.com
With over 20,000 brain teasers, riddles, logic problems, quizzes and mind puzzles submitted and ranked by users like you, Braingle has the largest collection
anywhere on the internet. Our large array of unique online multiplayer games will keep you entertained for hours, and if you want to improve your brain, check out
the Mentalrobics section.

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WSEAP.com
Workplace Solutions collaborates with employers to enhance employee and workplace productivity providing a range of employee assistance, organizational
effectiveness and human resource solutions.  This website offers a wide selection of self-assessment tools to help you strengthen your skills.

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Innovationtools.com
Innovation Tools is a website designed to help busy people be more innovative in their businesses. In today's fast-moving world, the need for fresh ideas and
innovative solutions has never been greater. On this site, you will find tools and techniques to help people generate productive and valuable ideas.

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VIAcharacter.org
The VIA Institute on Character, a non-profit organization, advances the science and practice of character development. VIA provides the free VIA Survey and
other assessments designed to help all people live their best lives.

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VitalSmarts.com
Vital Smarts helps teams and organizations achieve the results they care about most. An innovator in corporate training and organizational performance, Vital
Smarts is home to multiple training offerings, including free webinars on Crucial Conversations®, Crucial Confrontations™, and Influencer Training™. Each
course improves key organizational outcomes by focusing on high-leverage skills and strategies.

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Workshopexercises.com
Workshop Exercises provides activities, exercises, inventories, and resources that you can use to add OOMPH to your presentations, workshops, coaching, and
meetings. The resources are free and ready for your use.

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www.authentichappiness.org
Authentic Happiness provides an array of questionnaires and information pertaining to positive psychology. You are welcome to use all of the resources on this
website for free.

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www.jimcollins.com
Jim Collins is the author of Built to Last, Good to Great, and How the Mighty Fall. Free access to videos, audios, articles and tools to aid in understanding and
applying the ideas from Jim's books and research to both business and life.
Active Listening
- Speak So Others Listen by Susan Fee
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An Exercise in Active Listening (Empathy & Paraphrasing) by The
Charmm’d Foundation
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What’s Your Name by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Points to Ponder by The Charmm'd Foundation


Effective Communication
- Stress and Emotional Management by Ray Mathis
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Checklist for Holding Difficult Conversations by The Charmm’d
Foundation   
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Facilitation Standards for Productive Meetings by The Charmm’d
Foundation
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Conversation Starters: 25 Questions by Thomas Lickona
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Family Bonding: 10 Ways to Start Conversation by Thomas Lickona


Conflict Resolution
- Embracing Failure as an Opportunity to Improve by The Charmm’d
Foundation
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Neutralizing Conflict Through Mediation by The Charmm'd Foundation
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When the HEAT is On by Grace Lichtenstein
- Managing Tensions by The Charmm'd Foundation


Ethics
- 8 Ethical Tests by Thomas Lickona
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The Civil Society Tutorial – Build Character Guide by The American
Center for Civic Character
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The Civil Society Tutorial – Master Collaboration Guide by The American
Center for Civic Character
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The Civil Society Tutorial – Build Community Guide by The American
Center for Civic Character


Goal Setting
- Goal Setting in Seven Steps by The Charmm’d Foundation
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Goal Setting by Barb Maiorca
- Personal Mission Statement by The Charmm’d Foundation
- Goal Catcher by The Charmm'd Foundation
- Individual Action Plan by The Charmm'd Foundation
- 100 Goals by Thomas Lickona


Leadership
- Twelve Ways Leaders Tell Their People They Are Important by Andy Cox
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Using Emotional Intelligence in Hiring Practices by Ed Dunkelblau, Ph.D
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Qualities of a Great Leader by The Charmm'd Foundation
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My Kind of Leader by The Charmm'd Foundation


Motivation / Optimism / Attitude
- Creating the Ideal Culture by Lynn Moore
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Creative Ways to Motivate Employees by Susan Fee
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Celebrate the Journey Itself by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Getting To Know You Form by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Happy Hour is 9-5 by Alexander Kjerulf
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Emotionally Strong.
Character Rich.
Problem Solving
- Mind Mapping by The Charmm’d Foundation
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Controlled Outcomes Through Planning by The Charmm’d Foundation
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SWAT Analysis by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Crisis Management Factors by Thomas T. Frantz
- Crisis Management Grid by Thomas T. Frantz
- Crisis Management Questions by Thomas T. Frantz
- Crisis Management Steps by Thomas T. Frantz


Self Assessments
- Personality Assessment by The Charmm’d Foundation
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Via Character Survey by Via Institute
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What Animal Are you? by Speak First


Self Awareness
- Pocket Thoughts by The Charmm’d Foundation
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Stress and Emotional Management by Ray Mathis
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Self Reflection (who, what, when, where) by The Charmm’d Foundation
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An Exercise in Visualization and Meditation by Linda Stremmel
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“I AM” Statements by Linda Stremmel
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Roll Call: Exploring Your Many Responsibilities by Nate Eklund
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Asserting Yourself with I Messages by Ray Mathis
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Learning to Question and Challenge The Way We Talk About Feelings by
Ray Mathis
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Developing an External / Internal Locus of Control by Ray Mathis
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SECD Matrix by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Building Self-Confidence by The Charmm'd Foundation
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An Analysis of My Life by John Perricone


Stress Management
- Stress and Emotional Management by Ray Mathis
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Workplace Stretches by WorkplaceSolutions
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The Impact of Cognitive Choices by Ray Mathis
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Effective Coping Statements by Ray Mathis


Team Building
- Balancing Responsibilities by Erica Nelson
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Personality Profile Assessment by The Charmm’d Foundation
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A Charmm'd Pondering Point Facilitation Guide by The Charmm’d
Foundation
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The Well Acquainted Teammate Game by The Charmm’d Foundation
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Notes of Appreciation by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Team/Group Action Plan by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Communication Styles by The Charmm'd Foundation


Time Management
- Now What Do I Do by Nate Eklund
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To Do List by The Charmm’d Foundation
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Developing a Routine by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Email Management by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Effective Tips for Practicing by The Charmm'd Foundation
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Ten Ways To Make Time For The Important Things by Andy Cox