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Do you fear that you may inadvertently be having a diminishing effect on your staff? Do you want to know how to avoid being an Accidental Diminisher? Accidental Diminishers often have the best intentions and don’t realize the diminishing effect they’re causing. There are three steps you need to follow to ensure you are a Multiplier and not an Accidental Diminisher. Continue reading to learn how to avoid being an Accidental Diminisher.
What is the Tiny Habits Method? How do you put together a Tiny Habits recipe? The Tiny Habits Method consists of putting together daily, ten-second habits that set you up to accomplish big habits later. The Tiny Habits recipe goes something like this: “After (blank)…I will (blank)… And I will celebrate by (blank).” It’s an easy recipe to follow and can lead to big changes. Continue on to learn how you can integrate the Tiny Habits Method into your life.
What are the nine Taoist virtues? What are the four levels of faith? How does one become a Taoist master? According to Stephen Mitchell’s translation of the Tao Te Ching, there are nine Taoist virtues that make up the “Supreme Virtue.” By embodying those Taoist virtues, a master is able to embody the four levels of faith. Keep reading to learn more about the Taoist virtues and masters.
Why isn’t having motivation strong enough to prompt a change in behavior? Why is motivation so unreliable? If someone offered you a million dollars to lose ten pounds right now, could you? Of course not, it’s literally impossible. That’s because motivation is only one of the three factors required to make a change. Having the motivation to change is important, but it’s not enough to carry you to your goal. Keep reading to learn why you can’t rely on motivation to change a behavior.
Why is it more beneficial to make important decisions collectively rather than independently? How do you structure a good workplace debate? What decision-making mistakes should you avoid? Decision-making Multipliers know how important the collective decision-making process is. They consult as many people as possible and ask debatable questions before carrying out a decision. Diminishers, however, don’t encourage debate and prioritize their own opinions. Keep reading to learn about the importance of collective decision-making.
Are incentives and rewards the same thing? What is the key difference between the two concepts? Incentives and rewards are often used interchangeably, however, they are not the same thing. Incentives are ways to encourage a particular behavior with benefits that can appear in the future. In contrast, a reward needs to occur either while the behavior is happening or very shortly afterward. The difference is timing. Keep reading for a more thorough analysis on the difference between incentive and reward.
What does it mean to be a Taoist leader? How can Taoist leaders guide other leaders? Why must Taoist leaders never introduce the concept of “goodness”? In Taoism, leadership is used to promote harmony and balance. A Taoist leader needs to learn to be trustworthy, use action over words, be unbiased, and guide others to the Tao. Keep reading for more about Taoist leaders.
What is the Fogg behavior model? What does the equation B = M A P mean? What is the difference between a behavior and an aspiration? If you were told to set aside $500 in your savings account right now, could you? There is a difference between aspiring to do something, and actually breaking down the steps to do it. The Fogg Behavior Model is a simple way of breaking down the components of behavior. Continue on to learn more about the Fogg Behavior Model.
How can you improve the abilities of your team? How do Knowledge Multipliers encourage employees? What Diminishing behaviors inhibit growth? Knowledge Multipliers use employee encouragement tactics to increase their team’s intelligence and abilities. The three practices they use are to spark direction, challenge people, and create conviction. Knowledge Diminishers, however, tend to show off, test others, micromanage, and create boredom. Continue on to learn the best employee encouragement practices and what behaviors to avoid.
What are the two types of leaders of group change? What are the benefits of trying to make behavior changes in a group? There are two types of leaders when it comes to group change: Ringleaders and Ninjas. Ringleaders are clearly recognized leaders of change and Ninjas try to make positive changes from the shadows. Continue on to learn about the benefits of changing with others and the types of group change leaders.