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What level of autonomy at work should you give to your employers? How do you find the balance of control as a manager? Will Guidara’s book Unreasonable Hospitality shares excellent lessons that anyone can apply to their career. One lesson is to find a good balance of control at work, letting your employees take initiative while also stepping in when needed. Here’s how to find that balance, according to Guidara.
Do you struggle with ADHD symptoms? How can you cope with ADHD? Every person with ADHD is different, and their ADHD affects them differently. There’s no cookie-cutter method for organization that will work perfectly for everyone, so you have to form an understanding of how your ADHD affects you personally in order to devise the best organizational system to manage it. Here’s how to cope with ADHD, according to Order From Chaos by Jaclyn Paul.
Do you want to be an everyday superhero? How can you reach your full potential? Becoming a hero like The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma describes doesn’t require superpowers or extraordinary talents, but it does require work. We’ll go over Sharma’s suggestions for how to strengthen your mind, body, and heart to realize your full heroic potential. Let’s look at how to reach your full potential to help you succeed.
Is ADHD caused by bad parenting? How does the bond with your parent affect your cognitive-emotional development? ADHD is one of the most common disorders in the world, but many people are still unaware of the root causes of it. While this isn’t the case for everyone, Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté suggests that one explanation for an ADHD diagnosis is a negative relationship between parent and child. Continue reading for a more in-depth explanation of a parent’s influence on their child’s development.
How did Eleven Madison Park get three Michelin Stars? What does it take to have a three-star fine-dining restaurant? Will Guidara joined Eleven Madison Park (EMP) in 2006 to transform the casual brasserie into a three-star fine-dining restaurant worthy of its spectacular location. By 2007, Guidara achieved that goal. We’ll detail what Guidara did to gain Eleven Madison Park’s Michelin Stars.
What is mental energy? How does empowering your mind keep you energized? Just like you need to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet in order to have a strong body, The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma says that you need to “feed” your mind with educational and empowering ideas in order to strengthen it. At the same time, you need to be aware of how much mental energy you’re using. Keep reading to learn how to use your mental energy wisely.
What are the three different types of learning styles? How does understanding your learning style help you stay organized? There are three types of learning styles: auditory, visual, and tactile. According to Order From Chaos by Jaclyn Paul, your learning style determines how well your organizational system operates. Keep reading to learn more about how your learning style affects you, especially if you have ADHD.
Can you heal ADHD? Why can’t medication treat ADHD? Since ADHD results from the underdevelopment of your brain and psyche, Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté theorizes that you can heal your ADHD by leveraging blain plasticity to your advantage. This is your brain’s ongoing reactivity to environmental stimuli. Here are Maté’s tips for how to heal ADHD in yourself and in your children.
Why is restaurant communication so important? How did the prestigious restaurant Eleven Madison Park (EMP) thrive by prioritizing communication? In Unreasonable Hospitality, Will Guidara goes into detail about how he transformed the poor relationships at EMP by communicating the values of the restaurant. In return, the employees openly shared what they wanted the restaurant’s culture to look like. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of restaurant communication.
What are some ways to stay organized with ADHD? What type of organizational system is right for you? The most important part of establishing an ADHD organization system is to find one that works for you. It should be both simple and sustainable, meaning it should require as little work from you as possible. Here’s the organizational system that Order From Chaos by Jaclyn Paul and David Allen’s Getting Things Done recommend.