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The 3 Types of Feedback: Evaluate, Coach, Appreciate

What are the 3 types of feedback? Is it best to deliver different forms of feedback together or separately? In their book Thanks For the Feedback, Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen maintain that there are 3 types of feedback: 1) evaluation feedback, 2) coaching feedback, and 3) appreciation feedback. Further, they say that it’s best to separate these three strands when giving feedback because they can drown each other out when offered together. Keep reading to learn about the characteristics of the 3 types of feedback and some tips on how to best deliver them.

Why Skills Trump Passion: 3 Stories That Explain

Have you heard that ability matters more than passion when it comes to finding work you love? Do you know why skills trump passion? Cal Newport believes that it’s easier for highly skilled people to write their own tickets when it comes to job choice, ultimately allowing them to do work they love. He shares three stories that illustrate why skills trump passion. One story is his own. Read more to learn why skills trump passion.

How to Schedule Your Day—The Indistractable Way

Do you want advice on how to schedule your day from Nir Eyal’s book Indistractable? What are the two essential elements of indistractable scheduling? Indistractable author Nir Eyal says that in order to stay on task and reach your goals, you need to schedule your days. To do that effectively, you should use timeboxing and leave no blank spaces. It is also helpful to adopt some new mindsets in order to maintain your schedule. Continue reading for Eyal’s advice on how to schedule your day from Indistractable.

Signs of Lack of Persistence, and How to Fix It

How can you recognize a lack of persistence? How do you build persistence? When you can’t summon the willpower to overcome obstacles and to keep pushing towards your goals, you need to improve your persistence. Lack of persistence can be fixed through the strengthening of your desire to succeed. Read on to discover how to identify and fix the symptoms of lack of persistence.

Setting Expectations at Work: Clarity Is Key

Why is it important to set clear goals and expectations at work? What should workplace goals look like and how do you set them? Employees don’t want to fail, and employers don’t want their employees to fail. So, the best way to set your employees up for success is to set clear expectations for their work. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of setting clear expectations and suggest some actionable pointers on how to approach expectation setting.

Developing New Habits: How to Make Them Stick

How do habits influence your daily life? Are there any habits you’d like to get rid of? What is the best way to go about developing new habits? Habits automate some of your life. Over time, you’ve learned to live your life a specific way, from safe driving to how you eat breakfast. But habits can also be undesirable behaviors, like drinking too much soda or being late. Eventually, you may suffer the consequences of your bad habit. For example, the consequence of drinking too much soda might be developing diabetes. The solution? Rid yourself of bad habits by replacing

Dream Big Dreams: Imagine a Life Without Limits

Why should you dream big dreams? How can you make your dreams a reality? Those who become astonishingly successful are typically people who dream big dreams and act on them. However, you must plan effectively before your dreams can become reality. Successful dreamers like Henry Ford and the Wright brothers had actionable plans that helped bring their dreams to life. Read on to fully understand why successful people are usually those who dream big dreams.

Finding Your Purpose in Life: Tips and Strategies

Do you feel like you lack purpose and direction in your life? How do people even discover their purpose? Finding your purpose in life is not just a cheesy cliche tossed around by spiritual gurus. If you haven’t decided on your purpose, your life won’t be as nearly as fulfilling as it could have been if it was informed by a sense of direction that’s in turn informed by your dream. Read more about finding your purpose in life and how to take your first steps to achieve it.

Tony Robbins: Time Management Tips

What is Tony Robbins’ time management advice? How can you use this advice to become more efficient and productive? According to Tony Robbins, time management is essential if you want to be more productive and efficient. Learning how to manage your time can be difficult, but once you know how, you can gain control over your life and achieve your ambitions. Keep reading for Tony Robbins’ time management advice.

The Ultimate Success Formula: 4 Steps to Do Anything

What is Tony Robbins’ ultimate success formula? How can the ultimate success formula help you to achieve the life you want? Tony Robbins’ ultimate success formula contains four steps to achieving any goal or vision. The first step (and perhaps the most important) is to decide what you want to accomplish. From there, you need to take the steps to achieve it, assess how effective your approach is, and adapt your approach accordingly. Find out how to use Tony Robbins’ ultimate success formula below.