Personal Development – Humanist Learning Systems

Category: Personal Development
Personal Development and Life Skills

The various skills and techniques of Humanism when applied to everyday problem solving create an incredibly powerful and holistic approach to life. Most life coaches and motivational speakers teach some aspect of the philosophy. The problem is that they leave out key elements that make the approach actually work. These courses will help you better understand how the various aspects of what you have already been taught work together as an integrated whole While the shift in your thinking will be subtle the implications for how you live your life and relate to other people will be dramatic.

Safeguarding Diversity and Inclusion: Unmasking Saboteurs

Discover the power of behavioral psychology to protect your diversity initiatives from sabotage! Are unseen saboteurs silently hindering your workplace's diversity and inclusion journey? Imagine the possibilities when a workplace becomes a fertile ground for diversity to flourish and talent to bloom. Together, we're on a mission to transform workplaces into vibrant ecosystems that celebrate differences and harness unique strengths. By embracing diversity, nurturing talent, and cultivating a Read more [...]

Disinformation for Journalists

Free video discussing the psychological techniques used to spread disinformation and how news outlets are unwitting accomplices and how and why to make simple changes to stop spreading disinformation.

Book and Video: A Humanistic Approach to Civility and Dignity in the Workplace

In this insightful and practical guide, author Jennifer Hancock challenges the limitations of using civility as a metric in the workplace and shows the benefits of centering dignity in all interpersonal interactions. Providing a humanistic approach to workplace dynamics, Hancock offers concrete tools to help readers create a more respectful and compassionate work environment. Whether you're a manager, employee, or simply looking to improve your interpersonal skills, "A Humanistic Approach Read more [...]

What does it mean to be a Humanist

Jennifer takes you through the American Humanist Association definition of Humanism and takes each element and explains why it’s part of the definition, why it’s important and how all the elements work together to create a lived philosophy of life.

Humanistic Communication Strategies – Book, Audio Book and Course

This book will provide you with:
● An understanding of the role compassion and dignity play in effective communication
● How to think differently about difficult conversations
● Concrete strategies to use when you find you are not being understood

Book and Video – Principles of Humanistic Leadership

This book will provide a grounding in the humanist philosophy and information on how to apply it to various aspects of leadership, from how to think strategically, to how to more effectively manage and lead people.

Certified Humanistic Leadership Professional

Become a certified humanistic leadership professional. This 16 hour online program will help you develop into a more authentic and effective leader who is both powerfully ethical and armed with the technical skills required to master whatever challenges you face with grace and dignity.

Certificate Program in Applied Humanistic Leadership

This 7.5 hour online course will help you learn how to be a more authentic and effective leader who is both powerfully ethical and armed with the technical skills required to master whatever challenges you face with grace and dignity. Can satisfy federally mandated supervisor (managerial development) requirement.

EEO Settlement Training

If your organization has entered into an EEO Settlement agreement that requires settlement training, Humanist Learning Systems can help you. We offer an 8 hour and a 16 hour version of the training.

Humanistic Communication Strategies

Learn how to combine humility, compassion and personal responsibility into an effective communication strategy so you can focus on collaboration instead of combat.

Principles of Humanistic Leadership

Whether you’re a seasoned manager or just starting your leadership journey, “Principles of Humanistic Leadership” is the perfect primer on Humanistic Management and the ideal way to develop your skills and reach your full leadership potential.

Book & Video: How to Humanistically Handle Bad Bullying Bosses

How to maintain your dignity and professionalism in the face of bad bullying management Are you grappling with the challenges of managing a difficult boss? Discover how behavioral science can provide practical solutions to navigate these complex situations. Join Jennifer Hancock, renowned author and founder of Humanist Learning Systems, as she illuminates the path towards humanistically transforming workplace relationships and unlock the power of behavioral science to transform workplace Read more [...]

The Bullying Home Vaccination Toolkit

Comprehensive program – pay what you can afford. This program contains 2 1/2 hours of training videos, workbooks and worksheets that will help you and your child create a comprehensive strategy to deal effectively with the bullies and get them to stop.

The Science of Change

The science of how behaviors are shaped and molded, behavioral conditioning techniques known as operant conditioning, is really useful knowledge for a coach or manager. This course explores the science of how behaviors are changed and how we can use that to help the people we mentor and coach to actually change their behavior so they can succeed in whatever it is they want to do.

Humanism and Democracy – an Introduction

This is a short 1 hr 10 minute video lesson with links to additional resources. The goal is for you to learn how to become an active participant in American Democracy

How to De-Escalate Conflicts Using Behavioral Science

This 1 hour course will help you learn how to use behavioral science to respond to conflict and other interpersonal problems in a way that will actually fix the problem. It will help you learn how to stand your ground while still being compassionate and avoid getting drawn into other people’s drama.

Reality Based Decision Making for Effective Strategy Development

In order to give yourself the best chance of success, it is important to take several steps to ensure that your strategy is reality based. This session will help you learn how to answer the three most important questions for any strategy. What is your real problem? What is really causing it and what will really work to solve it?

Socratic Jujitsu

In this enlightening program, Jennifer dives into the latest research on idea formation and change to empower you with the tools you need to effectively navigate any argument. Say goodbye to heated debates and hello to productive discussions!

How to talk to your child about death?

This is a short video program for parents who are facing the difficult task of explaining death to their child. It is taught from a Humanist perspective, which means it discusses how to help your child cope with their grief without belief in an afterlife.

Taught by Jennifer Hancock - author of The Humanist Approach to Grief and Grieving.

This is a free course to view at Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/749950297

Bridging the Generational Divide: Millennials and Boomers

Are generational gaps in your workplace causing communication challenges? Embrace the power of understanding and empathy with our transformative course: “Bridging the Generational Divide: Millennials and Boomers.” Discover the insights and strategies you need to foster a harmonious, productive, and inclusive work environment.

Living Made Simpler

6 week course. Covers Humanism 101, ethics, critical thinking, compassion, responsibility and coping strategies

Planning for Personal Success

A Humanist Approach This 1 hour 45 minute video course discusses how Humanists approach the important business of living a life that is fully realized and understanding what success really means. Learn how to stay focused and not give up when you hit a roadblock on your road to success! Length: 2 hours Format: Certified Online Course Start Learning Now! Available as a certified course, Streaming Video, Book and Audio Book Course overview: Are you lacking structure? Life a little chaotic? Read more [...]

Why is change so hard?

This 1 hour course will teach you how to utilize behavioral psychology techniques to help overcome resistance to change in yourself and in others.

Ending Harassment and Retaliation in the Workplace

This 1 hour online course taught by Jennifer Hancock, author of The Bully Vaccine will help you learn the skills you need to protect yourself and others from harassment and retaliation.

What to do if your child is a bully

Free program at our partner site: This lesson is based on the operant conditioning techniques taught in the book The Bully Vaccine and includes, a video, along with detailed information on how to help your child if they are accused of bullying. This includes detailed information on how you, as their parent, can best support them if they are falsely accused and more importantly, how to get them stop if it turns out they really have been bullying other kids.