The World's Best Book Summaries
Do trees talk to each other? How do trees communicate with one another? In Finding the Mother Tree, Suzanne Simard says trees are intertwined via fungus in a complex resource-sharing network. She further claims that trees “talk” to each other via this network to share resources and nutrients. Keep reading to learn why trees talk to one another.
Why is creative feedback important for artists? How can feedback make you better? In his book The Practice, Seth Godin shares tips and tricks to improve your creative skills. He says that after you finish a project, you should ask for feedback from others, but also not pay attention to a lot of criticism. Check out Godin’s advice for effectively using creative feedback.
What is the goal of communication—really? Why did Sheila talk to you at the office Christmas party? Why did she nod her head at almost everything you said? Hidden motives are a byproduct of humanity’s social nature, so it’s no surprise that they show up in our most fundamental forms of communication. Both our speech and our body language are full of messages other than the ones we’re directly aware of. Keep reading for an enlightening discussion about the hidden goals of conversation and body language.
What happens when you lose trust in a relationship? How should you repair trust in a relationship when it’s lost? Author Stephen Covey says trust is your most valuable currency in a relationship. However, in society, Covey notes that high-trust relationships are still undervalued. To repair trust in a relationship when it’s broken, Covey believes forgiveness and demonstrating authenticity are two of the most important factors. Keep reading to learn Covey’s advice for repairing trust in a relationship the right way.
How can you show that you are trustworthy? What behavior should you avoid if you want to be trusted? How does building trust improve new and existing relationships? The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey explains why building and maintaining trust is important across all relationships, including those in your professional and personal life. Covey identified certain behaviors you can demonstrate to others to show that you are a trustworthy person. Keep reading if you want to learn how to be trusted by others, according to Covey’s advice.
What is Stephen Covey’s trust equation and how can you use it? How does measuring trust help you predict your success? Stephen Covey outlined the trust equation in his book The Speed of Trust, a guide for leaders and individuals teaching the importance of cultivating and leveraging trust in relationships. The trust equation creates a simple way for readers to determine the likelihood of success based on the factors of trust, strategy, and execution. Keep reading for an explanation of Stephen Covey’s trust equation, including how to apply it to your own situation.
What can networking do for you and your business? What’s particularly powerful about networks of three? In Tribal Leadership, authors Dave Logan, Halee Fischer-Wright, and John King explain how tribes develop through stages. At Stage 4, a tribal leader deliberately cultivates relationships with potential tribe members. The authors discuss three-part relationships (triads) in particular, identifying three main benefits: They’re stable, they’re easily expanded, and they enable creativity. Keep reading to learn about the importance of networking in business, the Tribal Leadership way.
Why is trust important in a team? What are the symptoms of low trust in a team? How can you build team trust? Stephen Covey wrote The Speed of Trust to explain the far-reaching and sometimes subtle impacts of trust in your life. Covey believes society has learned to undervalue trust even though it affects your success in all your relationships, including your career. Fostering team trust in the workplace is one of Covey’s key points. Read on to find out why trust is important in a team, including how to build team trust, according to Covey.
What are the different types of feedback? Why should managers ask employees for feedback? You must earn your team members’ trust and create a safe, supportive environment for them. In The Making of a Manager, Julie Zhuo says that you can earn your team’s trust by giving and requesting feedback. Keep reading to learn the two types of feedback that you should give and request.
In The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey, what’s Covey’s argument for trust as an asset? Why is trust so important in all aspects of life? According to Stephen Covey’s The Speed of Trust, cultivating trust in your personal and professional relationships is crucial for success. Covey explains how building trust impacts the value of your assets, your efficiency at work, and the results of the effort you put into relationships, both personal and professional. Keep reading to learn the value of trust and the impact of gaining or losing trust, according to Stephen Covey’s The Speed of Trust.