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What Is Cognitive Diversity & Its Benefits?

What is cognitive diversity? What are its advantages? Why are cognitively diverse groups stronger? In Rebel Ideas, author Matthew Syed explains what cognitive diversity is and why cognitively diverse groups are superior. He claims that cognitively diverse groups can harness the diverse knowledge of their members, leading to increased performance and innovative ideas. Keep reading to learn more about what cognitive diversity is and its benefits, according to Syed.

How to Think Before You Speak & Say What You Mean

Why should you think before you speak? What steps should you take to get your thoughts organized? Thinking before you speak allows you to sort out how you’re feeling. Bento C. Leal’s book 4 Effective Keys to Effective Communication says this is crucial because you don’t want strong emotions controlling the conversation. Read on to learn how to think before you speak.

John Gottman: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Explained

What are John Gottman’s “four horsemen of the apocalypse” in the context of a marriage? What are the major signs that your marriage is on the brink of divorce? The “four horsemen of the apocalypse” is Gottman’s metaphor for describing communication habits indicating that a marriage is headed for divorce: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. While people may resort to these from time to time in their relationship, the problem begins when they become a pattern. Here’s how to spot if your marriage is headed for divorce, according to Gottman.

How to Build an Email List: Attract & Connect With Subscribers

What should you promise your subscribers? Should you use paid advertising to grow your contact list? What’s a “squeeze page”? Whether you’re starting with a vague business idea or a fully-developed product, Jeff Walker says that creating and growing an email list is the first step to a successful product launch. He provides several tips on starting and growing a subscriber list. Read more to learn how to build an email list and stay connected with your customers and prospective customers.

How Recombinant Innovation & Diversity Go Hand-in-Hand

What impact does diversity have on innovation? How does cognitive diversity lead to recombinant innovation? According to Matthew Syed, cognitively diverse groups can harness the diverse knowledge of their members to create more innovative ideas. His book Rebel Ideas presents the argument that cognitive diversity fosters recombinant innovation. Keep reading to learn why Syed argues that cognitive diversity leads to recombinant innovation.

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: Book Overview

What is Nedra Glover Tawwab’s Set Boundaries, Find Peace about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In her book Set Boundaries, Find Peace, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab details how you can transform your relationships by learning to set healthy boundaries. Tawwab explains where your boundaries come from and offers strategies for identifying and communicating your boundaries in a variety of situations. Below is a brief overview of Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab.

How to Have Difficult Conversations: 2 Essential Tips

Are you preparing to have a hard conversation? Do you struggle with nonverbal cues? In 4 Effective Keys to Effective Communication, Bento C. Leal reveals the communication errors that are damaging to relationships. When you fail to understand other people’s body language and other cues, it becomes harder to continue the conversation. Continue reading to learn how to have difficult conversations.

How Dominance Hierarchies Limit Diversity (+An Alternative)

What are dominance hierarchies? How do they limit diversity in groups? What’s an alternative? In Rebel Ideas, author Matthew Syed explains the value of diversity in groups and how communication structures and hierarchies can either help or hinder diversity. According to him, dominance hierarchies suppress diversity while prestige hierarchies promote it. Read on to learn about dominance and prestige hierarchies and their connection to diversity, according to Syed.

Setting Healthy Boundaries: The 3-Step Process

Why is it important to set boundaries with people? Where is the fine line between healthy and unhealthy boundaries? How do you establish where your personal boundaries lie and communicate them effectively? By setting healthy boundaries, you minimize the chances that people will transgress or violate your standards by doing something you don’t tolerate. Although setting boundaries can be awkward and uncomfortable, it’s essential to ensure harmonious relationships. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab explains how to set healthy boundaries in three steps.

The Best 3 Ways to Express Empathy in a Conversation

Do you want to show others how you really feel? What are some ways to express empathy? When someone opens up to you, you might not know how to respond at first. Thankfully, Bento C. Leal’s book 4 Effective Keys to Effective Communication demonstrates ways to express yourself empathetically to other people. Find out how to express yourself with empathy so there’s no confusion or misunderstanding.