How Employees Should Propose Change to Their Bosses

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Are you afraid to talk to your superior about making changes in the workplace? How can you successfully propose a change to your boss? Changes are natural in the workplace, and sometimes it takes a brave employee for a manager to realize this. You can be that employee who propels a positive change in the workplace by following Clay Scroggins’s three methods for leading your superiors. Continue reading to bring about a new era in your workplace.

Starbucks in 2007: How the Franchise Fell From the Top

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What happened to Starbucks in 2007? Why did Starbucks suffer from opening new stores? By 2007, Starbucks had become a bastion of coffeehouse culture, but it wasn’t performing as well as former CEO Howard Schultz thought it should. In his book Onward, Schultz discusses how Starbucks rose to the top but fell to the bottom during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. Keep reading to learn about the rise and fall of Starbucks.

Did We Inherit Right and Wrong Thinking as Survival Tools?

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Why does being right feel so good? How might being wrong actually be a survival skill? In her book Being Wrong, Kathryn Schulz explores the fascinating world of right and wrong thinking. She explains how our beliefs are formed and why we cling to them, even when they’re incorrect. She provides insights into the evolutionary benefits of both being right and being wrong. Keep reading to discover how our brains process uncertainty and why admitting mistakes is so challenging.

Robert Cialdini: Unity Is a Powerful Instrument of Pre-suasion

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Have you ever wondered why some people are more influential than others? What if there were a secret to becoming more persuasive? According to Robert Cialdini, unity is a powerful tool for influence. He argues that people are more susceptible to persuasion from those they feel connected to. He shares valuable insights on unity through identity and activity. Keep reading for fascinating insights into human behavior and persuasion that you can apply in your own interactions from Cialdini’s book Pre-suasion.

How to Make an Online Writing Business Out of a Hobby

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Are you struggling to turn your passion for writing into a profitable venture? Have you ever wondered how successful online writers build their businesses? In his book The Art and Business of Online Writing, Nicolas Cole shares valuable insights on establishing an online writing business. He details strategies for transforming your writing skills into a lucrative career, including self-promotion techniques, creating pillar content, and monetization methods. Keep reading to learn how to take your online writing hobby to the next level by transforming it into a business.

What the Right Brain Does: How It Lives in the Present Moment

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Do you understand what the right brain does? Have you ever wondered why some experiences feel more intuitive than others? In his book, No Self, No Problem, neuroscientist Chris Niebauer explores the fascinating world of brain hemispheres. He explains how the right brain perceives reality differently from the left, focusing on its ability to live in the present moment and process information holistically. Read on to discover what the right brain does and how it shapes our experiences.

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming: Overview & Actionables

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How does lucid dreaming work? Can you learn and train while you sleep? What happens if you become lucid during a nightmare? In Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming, Stephen LaBerge and Howard Rheingold investigate the transformative power of lucid dreaming. They write that through lucid dreaming, the ordinary boundaries of reality dissolve. Here’s an overview of the book, with actionable steps you can take.

The History of “Asperger’s Syndrome”: Hans Asperger’s Research

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Who was Hans Asperger? Why was his research on autism so important? Hans Asperger was an Austrian physician who famously studied autistic individuals in the early 1900s. While some of his research has since been disproven and Asperger’s syndrome has been removed as a diagnosis, his research was important at the time. Continue reading for a history of Asperger’s syndrome and Hans Asperger’s research.

Robert Cialdini: Authority Matters if You Want to Pre-Suade Others

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Have you ever wondered why we often defer to authority figures? What makes someone appear authoritative in the first place? According to Robert Cialdini, authority is a crucial factor when it comes to influencing others. He reveals findings from fascinating experiments that show how our brains respond to perceived experts and why we’re inclined to follow their lead. Read on to discover Robert Cialdini’s insights from his book Pre-Suasion and learn how to boost your own credibility in this eye-opening exploration of human behavior.

How to Start Writing Online: Expert Tips From Nicolas Cole

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Have you ever wondered how to start writing online? Are you curious about what it takes to become a successful digital content creator? In his book The Art and Business of Online Writing, Nicolas Cole shares valuable insights on how to start writing online. He emphasizes the importance of consistent publishing and offers practical tips for choosing the right platform and finding your niche. Read on to explore Cole’s advice and learn how you can kickstart your digital writing career.