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Do you want to become more comfortable with who you are? Do you struggle to speak up, even if it’s the right thing to do? In her book Professional Troublemaker, Luvvi Ajayi Jones argues that challenging the status quo is scary. Still, it’s worth doing because it’s a powerful way to improve our lives and the lives of others. Read more in our overview of Professional Troublemaker.
Do you struggle to get your point across clearly when explaining complex ideas? Are your presentations and conversations leaving people more confused than clear? Ros Atkins’s The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate With Clarity and Confidence reveals the code to effective communication. The BBC journalist’s seven-step method transforms muddy messages into crystal-clear insights that actually stick with your audience. Continue reading to discover how to master the skill that separates great communicators from the rest.
Do you have to collaborate with others at work or in school? Are you ever paired with someone you don’t see eye-to-eye with? In Collaborating with the Enemy, conflict resolution expert Adam Kahane draws on his experience mediating high-stakes conflicts. Kahane’s “stretch collaboration” framework shows how to embrace both conflict and connection, experiment with different solutions when the path ahead isn’t clear, and focus on changing your contribution rather than trying to change others. Keep reading to learn what stretch collaboration is and the principles that make up its framework.
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a project with people you don’t agree with, like, or trust? How does stretch collaboration differ from traditional collaboration? In Collaborating with the Enemy, conflict resolution expert Adam Kahane offers an unconventional approach to working with difficult people. Kahane’s “stretch collaboration” framework shows how to embrace both conflict and connection, experiment with different solutions when the path ahead isn’t clear, and focus on changing your contribution rather than trying to change others. Keep reading to learn strategies for transforming seemingly impossible collaborations into productive partnerships.
Do you feel heard in your relationship? Do most conversations devolve into fights? Are you almost ready to give up? When you’re in a struggling romantic relationship, you may feel like it’s impossible to fix. But clinical psychologist Sue Johnson says you don’t need to give up yet. In Hold Me Tight, she offers a roadmap for healing your relationship so you and your partner can communicate healthily, resolve conflicts, and grow close once again. Continue reading for an overview of Hold Me Tight, including actionable advice for repairing your relationship.
Why are some writers more successful than others at connecting with readers? How can you write more effectively? According to behavioral scientists Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink, successful writers write effectively. In Writing for Busy Readers, Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink offer evidence-based techniques you can use to improve your impact and increase your reach no matter what you’re writing about. Continue reading to learn why effective writing is so important and for the eight-step process to improve your writing.
When you write, does it have purpose? Do you tailor your writing to your readers? According to behavioral scientists Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink, successful writers write effectively. This means they convince readers that their content is worth engaging with, and they get their message across in a way that’s easy for readers to understand. Continue reading to learn what effective writing is from the book Writing for Busy Readers.
Do you want to know how to spread a message with your writing? What factors do you need to consider? Part of an effective writing strategy is knowing how to spread a message. You need to consider who the spokesperson will be, what medium you’ll use, when you’ll share your content, and how to follow up with your audience. Continue reading for advice from behavioral scientists Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink.
Do you want to know how to structure a message effectively? How should you organize your ideas? If you’re writing a message or campaign, it’s important to structure your writing in a way that will get your point across clearly. In their book Writing for Busy Readers, Rogers and Lasky-Fink share three tips for how to do so. Below, we’ll go over each tip in detail.
Do you know how to get your point across in writing? Is long-form or short-form writing more effective? What should be in your CTA? In Writing for Busy Readers, authors and behavioral scientists Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink teach you how to clearly get a point across. They argue that clarity, conciseness, and simplicity are key factors. Here are two important things to keep in mind when you’re trying to make a point.