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How to Choose a Topic for a Speech by Teaming Up With Others

Have you been asked to give a speech? Are you seeking out opportunities to improve your public speaking skills? Public speaking expert John C. Maxwell shares advice on how to choose a topic for a speech in his book The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication. He recommends that you don’t go it alone; rather, you should find a few people who will brainstorm with you. Read more to learn how to find the right people and, together, come up with winning ideas for your speech.

Why Reflection at Work Is Crucial for Project Management

What’s the importance of reflection at work? Does every project need time for regrouping? Without deliberate time for reflection, you risk getting stuck with a bad decision or missing out on valuable insights for improvement. In your post-execution collaboration session, L. David Marquet’s book Leadership Is Language advises you to celebrate the completion of an experiment and encourages reflection. We’ll discuss both of these actions in more depth.

The Zone of Genius: Where Your Passions & Skills Meet

What’s your particular genius? Have you experienced true creativity and contentment? In The Genius Zone, psychologist Gay Hendricks writes that the best way to stop living an unfulfilling life is to start tapping into your creativity. This happens in the Genius Zone. Hendricks discusses what it is, what’s unique about it, and how to recognize what’s in your zone of genius. Read on to learn about this special place where your passions and skills meet to serve others and bring you fulfillment.

How to Remember a Speech: 3 Steps to Memorize Your Main Ideas

Do you have a speech or presentation coming up? Do you want to deliver it without sounding like you’re reading from a script? The Memory Book shows you how to remember sequences of items using image-based association, how to create stand-in words to make abstract items easier to remember, and how to apply those techniques to remember full ideas in sequence. You can use these strategies to memorize a speech or presentation. Continue reading to learn how to remember a speech with techniques from The Memory Book.

How to Be a Strong Man at Work and in Relationships

Are you a man who feels weak? How can you be a strong man, emotionally and physically? A strong man embraces ownership of every aspect of his life. Specifically, Stefan Aarnio’s book Hard Times Create Strong Men argues that you must be strong in two main spheres: your work and your relationships. Find out how to be a strong man so you can thrive in these two areas of your life.

The Project Execution Phase: Tips & Best Practices

What is project execution? What’s the best way to get your project off the ground? The project execution phase is the most critical phase to pay attention to. It’s the point in the project where you take action on your ideas and troubleshoot anything that may fail. Continue reading if you want to successfully survive the execution phase, according to Patrick Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius.

How to Be a Better Storyteller and Captivate Listeners

Do you want to spice up your speeches or presentations? How can you be a better storyteller and hook your audience? Whether you’re giving a presentation to employees or recalling a funny moment with a group of friends, being a good storyteller goes a long way. If you’ve got an idea or pitch that you want someone to hear, keeping them entertained is a great way to do so. Keep reading to learn the fundamentals of a good story, and how to be a better storyteller.

Work as Hard as You Possibly Can: Beyond Order Rule 7

Do you go in too many directions at once? What could you achieve if you focused on depth rather than breadth? Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life is Jordan B. Peterson’s practical guide to navigating the chaos of today’s world and living a life of excellence. It’s a sequel to 12 Rules for Life. Beyond Order Rule 7 is this: Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one thing and see what happens. Continue reading to learn more about the value of commitment, consistency, and single-mindedness.

How to Improve Team Performance & Organizational Health

Has your team been underperforming? How can you improve team performance? Teams work best when employees are bouncing off each other. In The 6 Types of Working Genius, Patrick Lencioni explains that it’s a manager’s job to identify the team members’ types of intelligence and organize them to optimize performance. Here’s how to improve team performance and get the most out of the workday.

What Is Trauma Stewardship? Healing Secondary Trauma

What is trauma stewardship? How can secondary trauma impact a caretaker’s life? Many people who care for people with trauma often don’t take care of themselves. This results in secondary trauma, which can be treated by practicing trauma stewardship. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of secondary trauma, according to Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky.