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Are you working on brainstorming goals? Should you do it by yourself or with a group of people? What are the best methods? In The 4 Disciplines of Execution, having a wildly important goal to focus on is the first step. Brainstorming goals can help you identify the perfect one to work on executing. Keep reading for three methods for brainstorming goals.
What is wise action? How does wise action relate to the teachings in The Bhagavad Gita? Wise action is the idea that you can act deliberately using the ideas of karma and enlightenment learned over time by the great sages. Reincarnation and karma are factors. Read more about wise action in The Bhagavad Gita.
What is the importance of courage in the workplace? Why is it important and helpful to take risks? Courage in the workplace allows people to take risks. While they don’t always pan out, they can lead to greater rewards. Keep reading for more about courage in the workplace and how it can be beneficial.
What fuels creativity and achievement? How does the Anders Ericsson deliberate practice strategy help bring success? According to Anders Ericsson, deliberate practice is an independent, focused effort on what you’re trying to achieve. This type of strategy encourages creativity and achievement. Keep reading for more about the Anders Ericsson deliberate practice strategy.
Do you need help implementing 4DX in your organization? Are you looking for a 4DX Franklin Covey coach? Offering certification for coaches in 4DX, Franklin Covey is an organization the authors of The 4 Disciplines of Execution belong to. In their book, a person that is a “leader” or “coach” has gone through their training program and been certified. Read on for more about 4DX, Franklin Covey, and coaches.
What is selfless action? How does it relate to the lessons taught in The Bhagavad Gita? Selfless action in The Bhagavad Gita is the act of following through on your dharma, or destiny, selflessly. It’s an important part of finding the path to god. Read more about selfless action in The Bhagavad Gita.
What is corrective feedback? What does it achieve and why is it important? Corrective feedback is constructive criticism that is aimed at identifying issues and helping direct someone on how to resolve it. While validation may feel better, corrective feedback is the key to growth. Read on for more about corrective feedback and how it helps.
Do you want to know how to be a better listener? Why is listening critical as a manager and team member? Bill Campbell, the Trillion Dollar Coach, emphasized the importance of listening to get better results. He offers some tips on how to be a better listener and examples for when it makes a big difference. Read on for tips about how to be a better listener.
Who was Hans Eysenck and what did he study? How did his research explain the comfort zone each person has based on their temperament? Hans Eysenck was a psychologist who studied the effects of environmental stimulation on introverts and extroverts. He found that working in a zone of comfortable stimulation levels led to better performance. Read more about Hans Eysenck, his research, and how to apply it.
What are ego traps? How can ego trap you in the same place and prevent you from progressing further in your quest for success? Ego traps are beliefs and attitudes that cause us to behave in an impulsive, short-sighted, and self-aggrandizing way. People tend to develop these beliefs when they achieve some important milestone of success such as being granted a promotion, winning a competition, or receiving a reward. Read about the three most common ego traps and how to avoid them.