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Relationship Action Plan: Networking With Purpose

What is the Relationship Action Plan from Never Eat Alone? How can it help you advance your career and reach your professional goals? Relationships are critical to career advancement and professional success. The Relationship Action Plan (RAP) is a written plan that details not only how you plan to achieve your professional goals, but who should be in your professional circle to help you get there. Here is how to create your Relationship Action Plan in four steps.

Teamwork and Cooperation: The Pillars of Success

How important are teamwork and cooperation when it comes to success? What lessons can we learn about teamwork by looking at the SEALs? While training for the Navy SEALs, Admiral McRaven, author of Make Your Bed, learned valuable lessons about teamwork and cooperation. Later in life, he was able to apply those lessons to his personal life and says he wouldn’t be where he is today if it weren’t for the support of those around him. Keep reading to learn how teamwork and cooperation led Navy SEAL Admiral McRaven to personal and professional success.

It’s What’s Inside That Counts, Not Appearance

Have you ever been judged based on your appearance or caught yourself judging somebody else? How important is it to remember that it’s what’s inside that counts? Retired Navy SEAL and author of Make Your Bed, Admiral McRaven, recounts two impactful moments when he learned that it’s what’s inside that counts. He learned how important it is to look beyond appearance and instead allow a person’s heart to determine how you see them. Keep reading to learn how McRaven learned it’s what’s inside that counts during his time in the SEALs.

Anne Frank’s Family Dynamics in the Secret Annex

What is known about Anne Frank’s family? How does she describe her relationship with them in her diary? Anne Frank’s family consisted of herself, her parents (Edith and Otto Frank), and her older sister Margot. Anne was particularly close with her father, but had a more complicated relationship with her mother and sister. Read about Anne Frank’s family and their life in the Secret Annex.

5 Easy Tips to Deal With Conflict Effectively

What is the best way to deal with conflict? What can you do to arrive at a resolution that meets the needs of both parties? Some people feel anxiety over conflict resolution, over the task of finding a solution that meets both parties’ needs. But it takes two people to deal with conflict. Unless both people are satisfied, even if it means having to compromise, there is no resolution. Keep reading for tips on how to deal with conflict and what to do when you can’t find a resolution that satisfies both parties.

Indirect Communication: Reading Between the Lines

What is indirect communication? Why do people opt to convey their message indirectly and how does it affect relationships? Indirect communication occurs when you attempt to convey your message without explicitly stating it. While the underlying intentions may be benevolent, indirect communication can come across as passive-aggressive and make it difficult for us to be understood. Read about the pitfalls of indirect communication and what to do instead.

When Someone Blames You, Stay Above the Fault Line

When someone blames you, directly or indirectly, what do you do? How can you deal with blame in a constructive way? When someone blames you, it’s really a code for three questions. Did you cause the problem? Should your actions be judged against some standard, and if so, what standard? Should you be punished? Here is how to keep cool when someone blames you and resolve the matter in a constructive manner.

How to Resolve a Disagreement Effectively

What is the best way to resolve a disagreement? What can you do to bridge the gap in understanding and come to a mutually acceptable resolution? Disagreements happen because of the differences in perception, and in this case, the only truth is that there is no truth. To resolve a disagreement in a constructive way, both parties must be open to considering compromises and accommodating the needs of the other person. Whatever the cause of the conflict, there is always a way to resolve disagreement constructively. Keep reading to find out how.

Anne Frank: Sexuality Was a Theme in Her Diary

When did Anne Frank start to explore her sexuality? What did she say about her sexual attraction? The theme of Anne Frank’s sexuality begins in early 1944 when she hit puberty and began noticing changes in her body. She expressed interest in both men and women, saying that female nudes made her excited but she desired to be in a relationship with a man. Keep reading for more about Anne Frank’s sexuality.

Attract Positivity: Practice Giving and Receiving

Do you want to attract more good things into your life? How can practicing giving and receiving improve both your mental and physical health? Giving is one of our greatest joys as well as being a fearless and powerful action. Giving and receiving are both full of gratitude and surrendering to the flow and, over time, these acts can help raise your frequency. Keep reading to learn how practicing giving and receiving can improve your life.