“Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type” by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger offers several benefits, particularly for individuals seeking career guidance and personal fulfillment. Here are some key advantages of the book:
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you’re having […]
Uncommon Sense Teaching
A groundbreaking guide to improving teaching based on the latest research in neuroscience, from the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers. Neuroscientists and cognitive scientists have made enormous strides in understanding the brain and how we learn, but little of that insight has filtered down to the way teachers teach. Uncommon Sense Teaching applies this research to […]
6 Principles of Influence to Boost Conversions – “The Psychology of Persuasion”
Ever wonder how to increase the ability to influence others. So did I. Robert Cialdini wrote a great book called Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. The book provides the 6 principles of influence – reciprocity, social proof, commitment/consistency, authority, liking and scarcity. 6 Principles of Influence In summary, understanding how influence impacts us provides insights […]
Slow Is The New Fast
The saying “slow means fast” emphasizes the importance of taking time to do things correctly, leading to Focusing on the quality of actions leading to faster and more efficient progress in training, skill development, or problem-solving. Rushing or cutting corners can lead to poor outcomes. The concept can be applied in various situations: The “slow […]
Stay Out of the Crazy Car – 7 Types of Toxic People That Can Make You Crazy
Have you ever been in a work or personal environment where you feel unsafe, unsettled and unsure? You may be around toxic people and toxic leadership. The following personas may describe some of the characters and personalities around you. Bob Sutton, Stanford University talks about how to avoid and handle toxic people. 7 Types of […]
How “Learning How to Learn” Makes You Smarter
Successful and Proven Learning Strategies via Coursera.org – Learn the Top Ideas to Help Your Learning and the Top Pitfalls that Negatively Impact Your Learning – Source Barbara Oakley Since I began to connect to smart authors, leaders and subject matter experts I wanted to develop resources to keep up with them. I wanted to […]
Developing A Personal SWOT – Strengths – Weaknesses – Opportunities – Threats
A personal SWOT strategy is a self-assessment tool individuals use to evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to their personal and professional goals. SWOT stands for: Strengths: These are the positive attributes and qualities that you possess. They are internal factors that contribute to your personal and professional success. Examples of strengths could include […]
Critical Thinking – Definition
Critical thinking is the mental process of actively and skillfully analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing, and applying information and ideas to form well-reasoned judgments and decisions. It entails systematically and objectively examining complex issues, problems, or situations to understand them deeply, identify potential solutions, and make informed conclusions. Key components of critical thinking include: Thinking critically is […]
What Can You Do to Empower Yourself and Others?
What can you do today to begin to empower yourself? Who are your role models and mentors? What are you learning? We live in a challenging world. How can we navigate the many challenges we may face – career, family, faith, finances, friends or any other area in our lives? I sure have had my […]
Illuminate – Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies and Symbols
Illuminate Summary This visual and accessible communication guidebook will show you how Apple, Starbucks, IBM, charity: water, and others have mobilized people to embrace bold changes. To envision the future is one thing, getting others to go there with you is another. By harnessing the power of persuasive communication you, too, can turn your idea […]
Smart Habit – Exercise!
Taking care of one’s health and well-being is essential. Exercise offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. Here are some of the key benefits of exercise: Regular physical activity that suits your fitness level and health objectives is crucial. It is […]