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Why is transparency at work important? How can you create a culture that encourages transparency? Transparency at work is a concept discussed in Radical Candor by Kim Scott. Having visible and transparent workflows will help develop and support a culture of candor. Keep reading for advice about how to encourage transparency at work.
What is UX mapping? Are there different types of mapping that can help you create a good design? The process of UX mapping means you have to utilize many types of knowledge people have, and create a user experience that makes sense to them. There are many ways to map a user experience. Read more about UX mapping and how it works.
What are the different types of TV advertising? How do you know what kind of commercial works best for your product or brand? There are 10 types of TV advertising that David Ogilvy deems “effective.” These are the types of commercials that can help change someone’s brand preference. Read more about the types of TV advertising and how they work.
What is the main The Selfish Gene criticism? What does Richard Dawkins say about the way scientists think? The core of The Selfish Gene is that scientists should be thinking in terms of genetic survival, as opposed to the survival of organisms. According to The Selfish Gene criticism, scientists could be thinking too small or too large. Read on for more about The Selfish Gene criticism of scientists’ perspectives.
Do you want to know what radical candor looks like in real life? What are some examples of radical candor? Radical candor examples show what it looks like when you care personally and challenge directly. Building and maintaining radical candor requires effort for yourself and your team. Keep reading for radical candor examples for feedback, self-care, and communication.
What is radical communication? How can meetings support the communication needs of a culture of radical candor? Radical communication is the effective communication that comes with building and maintaining a culture of radical candor. Part of it is having the right meetings at the rights times for the right reasons. Read on to better understand what radical communication is and the meetings you need to support it.
What is the flow state in psychology? Why is it important to understand flow states when it comes to design? The flow state occurs when a person is completely absorbed in an activity. It’s a part of behavioral processing that’s important for designers to understand. Read more about the flow state and how it works.
Do you want to boost your EQ and learn how to connect with people on an emotional level? What are some emotional intelligence exercises you can practice? These emotional intelligence exercises are based on Emotional Intelligence 2.0 written by Jean Greaves and Travis Bradberry. They will help you explore different aspects of your emotions and reflect on how they influence your behavior and decisions. Here are some emotional intelligence exercises you can practice.
How can you help children with trauma? What can you do to help your child process difficult memories and attain closure? Since children’s brains are not yet fully developed, they have an added challenge of processing traumatic experiences and attaining closure. To help children with trauma, help them to make sense of the event by telling a story. Here is how storytelling can help children process trauma.
Do you want to improve your negotiation skills, and more generally, become a more competent communicator? What are some negotiation tactics you can practice? According to former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, negotiation is more about emotion than logic. Thus, the most effective negotiation tactics are those that are geared towards appealing to the emotions of your opponent. Keep reading for 11 negotiation tactics battlefield-tested by a former FBI hostage negotiator.