The World's Best Book Summaries
Do you want your dreams to become a reality? How did Arnold Schwarzenegger’s dreams evolve over time? In Be Useful, Arnold Schwarzenegger uses his life story to show how your dreams can guide you, though your aspirations will change over time. He suggests that just because your dreams change, doesn’t mean you’ll be set back in life. Continue reading to learn how to make your dreams come true.
How can you change unwanted employee behavior? What types of behaviors should managers target? The first step of Aubrey C. Daniels’s management approach is to identify the desired behavior by clearly defining your objective. The objective may be to solve a problem, like frequently missed deadlines, or achieve a goal, like heightened productivity. Keep reading to learn how to change employees’s behavior by identifying what you want out of them first.
How can you turn your ambitious projects into completed achievements? What’s holding you back from following through on your goals? Finish What You Start, a book by Peter Hollins, explores the mindsets and habits that empower people to accomplish their life goals. Hollins provides insights on developing a finisher’s mindset, preparing for productive action, and maximizing your work efficiency. Keep reading to discover Hollins’s techniques for sustaining motivation and seeing your projects through to completion.
How do you spark creativity when you’re feeling stuck? What’s the secret to generating fresh, innovative ideas? Ozan Varol’s book Awaken Your Genius offers insights on how to come up with original ideas. He shares practical tips for tapping into your creative potential and developing innovative concepts. These strategies can help you break through mental blocks and explore new possibilities. Keep reading to tap into your creative genius and discover ways to generate groundbreaking ideas.
Do you feel like you’re working too much? Do you often work rather than spend time with loved ones? Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, shares that one common deathbed regret her patients had is that they prioritized work instead of relationships. Finding a work-life balance is imperative for your happiness and the happiness of those around you. Here’s what the dying had to say about their relationships with work.
What are the most useful types of employee performance data? What’s the difference between qualitative and quantitative data? In one step of Aubrey C. Daniels’s management approach, you collect baseline data about your employees’ current performances. You use this data as a reference point for evaluating the effectiveness of your behavioral intervention. Check out the two types of employee performance data you should collect.
Do you want to know how to slow down in life? How can you commit to a mindfulness practice? In his book The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim says mindfulness is an essential tool for slowing down. You must acknowledge that you can’t change external circumstances but you can control your internal responses. Here’s how to slow down and start living in the moment.
Is violence preventable? What can we do to protect ourselves and others? In The Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker shares advice on how to prevent violence in various settings. He covers workplace safety, domestic abuse, stalking, youth violence, and attacks on public figures—offering tips for individuals and organizations to recognize warning signs and take proactive measures. Read on to discover strategies that could help keep you and your loved ones safe.
How can you make a project less daunting? What strategies can increase both your motivation and your productivity? Peter Hollins explores effective project preparation techniques in his book Finish What You Start. He offers insights on leveraging extrinsic motivation, creating visual reminders, and breaking tasks into manageable steps. Continue reading to discover five key actions to take before you start a project.
How big should your goals be for employees? How can you effectively communicate feedback? Being a manager involves giving employees feedback about their performance so far and setting up goals for them to aim for. Both feedback and goals are potent antecedents—they help employees understand whether they need to speed up, slow down, or be more careful in their work. Continue reading to learn how to write goals for a performance review and communicate feedback to employees.