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When someone blames you, directly or indirectly, what do you do? How can you deal with blame in a constructive way? When someone blames you, it’s really a code for three questions. Did you cause the problem? Should your actions be judged against some standard, and if so, what standard? Should you be punished? Here is how to keep cool when someone blames you and resolve the matter in a constructive manner.
What are the 11 steps from The Art of the Deal? What can you learn from Donald Trump’s approach to business negotiation? In 1987, Donald Trump wrote a book about 11 principles that have guided him through his business decisions. The 11 steps of The Art of the Deal encapsulate these principles in the context of Trump’s real estate projects. Keep reading for Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal 11 steps.
What is the key to exponential business growth? What can you do to push your business to the next level and make it succeed at increasingly higher levels? Most companies fail to fail to reach the next level of business growth because owners are afraid to let go of total control, trust their leadership team, and delegate to them. But for their business to grow, they need to take that leap of faith. Read about the four pillars of exponential business growth.
What is Prochaska’s Stages of Change Model? How does it conceptualize successful behavior change? What are the characteristics of each stage? Prochaska’s Stages of Change Model is an integrative framework that describes the temporal dimension of behavioral change. It stipulates that successful behavior change happens in five stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Read about James Prochaska’s Stages of Change Model.
Why are we so afraid of being vulnerable? Can showing your vulnerability be a good thing? In Daring Greatly, Brené Brown suggests that what holds us back from living happy and meaningful lives is the widespread belief that being vulnerable is a weakness. But vulnerability gives you the power to move beyond shame and scarcity. In this article, we identify and dismantle four common myths about being vulnerable.
What is the Goldilocks Rule? How can it help you stick to new habits and stay focused even when you are running low on motivation? The Goldilocks Rule states that peak motivation is achieved when the task is at the level of just manageable difficulty: not too easy, not too hard. If the challenge is too hard, you will be unsuccessful in your behavior attempts and shy away from trying. Keep reading to learn about the Goldilocks Rule.
What is modern Orientalism? What differentiates it from its old, pre-war state? What was the change that spurred this differentiation? When scholars talk about modern Orientalism, they typically refer to the state of the discipline after WWI. It was at that time that there was a shift in the core assumptions of the subject, specifically the notion that the people of the Orient were unchanging through time. Keep reading to learn more about modern Orientalism.
What is the most important factor in building habits that stick? What can you do to persevere with a new behavior even when you are not motivated to do it? According to James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, the key to building habits that stick is twofold. First, be prepared to push through boredom and lack of motivation. Second, make the new habits more attractive and stimulating Read on for tips on building habits that stick.
How long was Anne Frank in hiding? What was life like in the Secret Annex? Anne Frank spent over two years in the Secret Annex. While in hiding, Anne Frank kept a personal diary where she documented her life including her experiences and her fears. Keep reading to learn about Anne Frank’s life in hiding.
What is the best way to resolve a disagreement? What can you do to bridge the gap in understanding and come to a mutually acceptable resolution? Disagreements happen because of the differences in perception, and in this case, the only truth is that there is no truth. To resolve a disagreement in a constructive way, both parties must be open to considering compromises and accommodating the needs of the other person. Whatever the cause of the conflict, there is always a way to resolve disagreement constructively. Keep reading to find out how.