Dr. Natasha Josefowitz was a professor of management for 30 years and is an internationally-known business consultant and keynote speaker. For ten years she had her own weekly program on public radio and a monthly television segment.
Dr. Josefowitz is the best-selling author and award-winning poet of 21 business and poetry books. Her articles and poems have been published in over a hundred newspapers, journals and magazines.
By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Why do some people excel when competing and do well on exams while others (although equally prepared) do not fare as well? Some recent research suggests a possible answer in a single gene whose job is to clear dopamine from the pre-frontal cortex, the decision making part […]
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Natasha Josefowitz, Science, Medicine, & EducationBy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California –When we think of communication, we assume two or more people talking or writing to each other. Non-verbal communication occurs often unconsciously, sometimes reinforcing what we say, and sometimes belying it; for instance, shouting loudly, “I am not angry,” is an example of non-congruent communication. Up to 80
Posture, smiling, self-hugs all can improve your mood Read More »
Natasha JosefowitzBy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California –Hey, so what’s new? Is that a new shirt? Do you have the new iPhone 6 or the new Apple Watch? Did you see my new Corvette? I want you to meet my new boyfriend. I will be 90 this year, and I am trying to keep up
On the verge of being Newnty years old Read More »
Natasha Josefowitz, USABy Natasha Josefowitz LA JOLLA, California — Are you an “adherence-to-the-law” person? Do you believe that law and order is to be respected and followed always and in all circumstances? Or are you a “respond to different needs” person? You believe that there are circumstances that permit needs to be considered on an individual basis—not
Abortion debate: ‘Rights’ vs. ‘needs’ Read More »
Natasha Josefowitz, USABy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Some people seem to be wired to like variety, novelty, change from routine. Others seem to prefer the status quo, the predictable, the familiar. To some extent, this is genetic, but it is also influenced by the multitude of experiences we have been subjected to in our
Do you prefer new experiences or familiar routine? Read More »
Natasha Josefowitz, The World We ShareSAN DIEGO — San Diego Jewish World expresses its appreciation to the byliners and staff photographers whose works appeared in March 2016 editions. They included: David Amos Eitan Arom Judy Lash Balint Kenneth Bandler Laurie Baron Amber Bartlett Jeremy Ben-Ami Boaz Bismuth Ronnie Blair Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Stephen Bryen Cynthia Citron Richard L. Cravatts Jack Forman
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Barry Shaw, Cynthia Citron, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Melanie Rubin, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Michael Ordman, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shor M. Masori, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerBy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — I have been stuck between wanting to go everywhere and do everything and wanting to go nowhere and do nothing but stay home and read. If by chance I have a day without an appointment, it feels like a gift; I can actually take the time to
Just why are we all so curious? Read More »
Natasha Josefowitz, Science, Medicine, & EducationBy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Last week my grandson called—his twin boys were born in San Francisco. A few days later my uncle’s granddaughter called from London—she is expecting a little boy in June. This morning my granddaughter called from Toronto—she will give birth soon too. A couple more grandsons with serious
Thoughts of a newly minted great grandma Read More »
Natasha JosefowitzSAN DIEGO — This publication would like to thank and express appreciation to the writers and photographers whose works appeared during February 2016 in San Diego Jewish World. They include: Judy Lash Balint Kenneth Bandler Laurie Baron Boaz Bismuth Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Stephen Bryen Cynthia Citron Richard L. Cravtts Jack Forman Donald H. Harrison
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Barry Shaw, Cynthia Citron, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Melanie Rubin, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, San Diego County, Sheryl Rowling, Shoshana Bryen, Steve Kramer“He who does not bellow the truth when he knows the truth makes himself the accomplice of liars and forgers.”—Charles Péguy, poet and essayist (1873–1914) By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Some things that were deemed unacceptable not long ago are considered acceptable today. Other things were acceptable until recently, but are now perceived
In praise of the whistle blowers Read More »
Natasha Josefowitz, The World We ShareSAN DIEGO (SDJW) — San Diego Jewish World expresses its appreciation to the 43 writers and photographers whose works appeared during January 2016. These individuals included: David Amos Eitan Arom Kenneth Bandler Laurie Baron Amber Bartlett Ronnie Blair Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Stephen Bryen Cynthia Citron Richard L. Cravatts Judy Friedel Michael Freund Donald H. Harrison Natasha
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Barry Shaw, Cynthia Citron, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerBy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — As I think back on my life, it is not only the things I have done and accomplished—the people I have loved, the trips I have taken, the books I have read—it is also all the things I have not done but should have—the love not reciprocated,
Remorse or regret: which is preferable? Read More »
Natasha Josefowitz, Travel and FoodSan Diego Jewish World thanks and acknowledges the wonderful contributions of the following writers whose works appeared on our pages in December, 2015: Stephen Baird Kenneth Bandler Laurie Baron Michal Beruven Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Richard L. Cravatts Jonathan Greenblatt Toby Klein Greenwald Ryan M. Greiss Donald H. Harrison Natasha Josefowitz Rabbi Ben Kamin Morton
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Barry Shaw, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, San Diego County, Sheryl Rowling, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerBy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Most people want to fit in, to belong, to be part of a group, to be “one of the gang,” to share not only in the work but in the play, in the joking, the beer after a long day, the weekend golf or tennis games, the
Disclosing your identity in the work place Read More »
Natasha Josefowitz, Travel and Food, USA