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Why does Brené Brown encourage connection between people? How does connecting with others stop toxic shaming? I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t) gives different practices for developing empathy and combating shame, one of which is connection. Brené Brown claims that connecting with others helps you establish mutual support. Let’s dive deeper into the beauty of connecting with others and how it creates a positive environment.
Why do companies do mass layoffs? How do they harm companies and employees, even those who aren’t laid off? From tech to banking to consumer goods, industry giants like Amazon and Coca-Cola are laying off thousands of workers—even while profits are strong. Mass layoffs are a deceptively damaging tactic that hurt company profits, productivity, and culture. Read on to learn more about the damaging effects of mass layoffs, including possible alternatives.
What does the Mother archetype represent? How old are goddess-based religions? The Dragon, the Mother, the Father, and the Son are the characters in our most primal myths. They represent the broadest elements of human existence. One key aspect of these characters is that each has creative and destructive potential. Let’s take a look at the Mother archetype to understand what it represents and how it’s been reflected in society through the ages.
Wondering how cultural differences affect international business? What are some examples of cultural differences in international business? Jodie Fox wrote Reboot in part to provide advice on dealing with many of the situations you’ll encounter should you build a global business. In the book, she explains how cultural differences affect international business by providing examples of running her own global business—Shoes of Prey. Read on to learn about how cultural differences affect international business, based on Fox’s examples.
What is the importance of salt in history? What role did salt play in economics and politics? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky argues that salt industries have shaped economies and politics for millennia. This is because of the salt trade, empires’ control over salt, and wars over salt. Let’s check out the importance of salt in history’s defining events.
How do we create our very first stories? Are we born as blank slates, or is there a “collective unconscious” as psychologist Carl Jung suggested? Jordan Peterson’s answer to these questions is “yes and no.” We’re born with the mental problem-solving process as part of how our brains biologically function, but we learn our first stories by watching our parents. According to Jordan Peterson, stories help us figure out the world. Keep reading to learn how.
Why are Americans lonelier now more than ever before? What factors contribute to loneliness? How can you combat loneliness or find positives in solitude? Americans are spending less time with friends, and they report being lonelier than ever—these feelings of loneliness can be particularly acute during the holidays. However, simply going out more may not be the answer. Read on to learn more about why Americans are so lonely and tips for coping with loneliness.
Why is salt so valuable? What is the history of the salt trade? According to Salt by Mark Kurlansky, salt was one of the first commodities traded over vast distances. This is because, at one point, salt was precious and humans needed it to survive. Keep reading to learn why salt’s value was—and still is—extremely high.
Why do we need salt? What is salt’s impact on technological and scientific innovation? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky argues that salt played a major role in developing new innovations. To understand this, we have to look at the way salt is harvested and where to find it on Earth. Continue reading to learn why we need salt for societal development.
Looking for a book review of Black Like Me? What criticism or praise did John Howard Griffin’s book receive? John Howard Griffin wrote Black Like Me after conducting a social experiment in the segregated Southern U.S. Since its publication, book reviews of Black Like Me have both praised and criticized Griffin for his work and the methods he used. Read on for a book review of Black Like Me, based on an analysis of its critical reception.