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What’s the difference between individuals vs groups? How does mentality and behavior change when people are in groups? There’s a clear difference between individuals vs groups as far as the way people think and view themselves. These differences can affect the way people behave and can cause problems with group work. Read more about the individuals vs groups and what they mean.
What is influence? What traits and qualities do influential people have? Can anyone develop influence? Influence is your ability to affect people’s actions and opinions. Contrary to a popular belief, influence is not tied to inborn traits such as introversion or extroversion. Anyone can develop influence if they put their mind to it. Read more about how to develop influence and improve your leadership skills.
Do you want to know how to build your character? Why is shaping your character so important? It takes time to build character. But shaping your character is important since it lets you address your weaknesses, and create new and better behaviors. Keep reading to find out how to build your character and why it matters.
What is a dueling consciousness? How did dueling consciousness affect Ibram X. Kendi in How to Be an Antiracist? Dueling consciousness is the feeling that you see yourself in two ways. You have your own view of yourself and you have the way that others see you. Keep reading to understand what dueling consciousness is and how it affected Kendi.
What is the difference between internal and external motivation? What are some examples of each? By definition, internal motivation comes from within the person (e.g. feelings, values, and goals). In contrast, external motivation comes from outside forces (e.g. duties and deadlines). Keep reading for more about internal and external motivation.
Is there such a thing as healthy narcissism? How can someone become a healthy narcissist. Healthy narcissism is when a narcissist uses their strong self image and projects outward, casting empathy so that they’re not the center of attention. All narcissists should strive for healthy narcissism. Read more about healthy narcissism and how to achieve it.
What happens in the Fun Home NYC scenes? What does Alison Bechdel learn about herself from traveling to New York City? In Fun Home, NYC offers one of Alisons’ first experiences seeing an LGBT community. She first visited with her father, and learned more about him through the trip. Read about Fun Home, NYC, and how the trip changed Alison’s perspective.
Do you want to learn how to set effective goals? How can the Stephen Covey goal setting process help you maximize your chances of achieving your goals? According to Stephen Covey, goal setting is a key part of self-improvement and time management methods. However, goals can be counterproductive if you don’t set or execute them carefully and conscientiously. Keep reading to learn about the Stephen Covey goal setting method.
What is high performance? How do successful people achieve high performance in their areas of focus? Brendon Burchard defines high performance as consistent and continued success and growth at a high level. In his view, people who consistently achieve high performance owe it to their practice of certain deliberate habits. Read about what it takes to achieve high performance, according to personal development coach Brendon Burchard.
Are there different types of negative attitudes? How are they different from one another and how can you tell if you have one? There are five different types of negative attitudes. Each one can be harmful so it’s helpful to identify it and learn how to manage it. Read more about these different types of negative attitudes and how to identify them.