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What do enlightened leaders do? How does enlightened leadership create an ethical company? According to Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia, enlightened leaders and managers are the most important elements of an ethical company. They have the decision-making power to ensure that all interested parties win. Take a look at the responsibilities of enlightened leaders and managers.
What difference can symbolism make in a story? When and how is it appropriate and functional? Each story should have a protagonist with a goal, obstacles to the protagonist’s goal, and a theme. But, above and beyond those basic elements, you should infuse complexity into a story to make it more compelling and interesting. Symbolism is one way to do this. Keep reading to get advice from Stephen King and Thomas C. Foster on how and when to use symbolism in a story.
What’s an effective association memory technique that anyone can master? How does the SEE method work? To help you create associations and make any piece of information easier to learn, Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley recommends the SEE method. SEE stands for Senses, Exaggeration, and Energize. Find out how to implement the SEE method into your daily life so you can remember any experience.
Is prompt engineering the future? Or is the career path quickly becoming obsolete? Prompt engineering, recently touted as the new hot job, is already changing. While some experts say that prompt engineering is still relevant, others argue that increasingly advanced and intuitive AI systems will soon make it obsolete. We’ll take a look at the future of prompt engineering below.
What’s psychic healing? Can you use psychic healing to help others? In The Silva Mind Control Method, José Silva says you can use a psychic healing method to help others by remotely diagnosing and psychically healing illnesses. Silva reports that his most experienced students can reliably and accurately diagnose medical conditions given only basic information about a person. Read on to get a better idea of how psychic healing works.
Does it seem like the world has gone mad? What accounts for the recent sweeping societal changes, and is there a way out? In The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity, Douglas Murray argues that Western society is currently consumed by an ideology that’s obsessed with social justice and identity politics. He discusses the roots of this change, its impact, and a potential remedy. Continue reading for an overview of this timely book.
Whenever you eat ice cream, is it simply because you choose to? Or, is it the result of a complex series of physical processes beyond your control? Is free will an illusion? Sam Harris writes that we believe in free will, not because it makes logical sense, but because it squares with our intuitions and feelings. He contends that our gut is wrong and that free agency doesn’t actually exist. Read more to understand why Harris believes that free will is an illusion.
Do you ever read books you wish you’d written? Do you want to see your own book on the bookstore and library shelves? We’ve collected and distilled fiction-writing advice from successful authors and storytelling experts, including Stephen King, Robert McKee, and Lisa Cron. We’ve highlighted common ideas shared by many of these diverse experts as well as areas in which they disagree about this highly personal art form. Read more to learn how to write a fiction book.
How can businesses be socially responsible? Does your business give back to the world? In Conscious Capitalism, John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia make specific recommendations for meeting your responsibility without sacrificing anyone else’s needs. One of these responsibilities is contributing to society. Check out how businesses can uphold their social responsibility.
How comfortable are you with financial insecurity? Where could you cut expenses? How can you get supporters to give you more money? In the traditional workforce, you have a steady stream of income, and—according to society, at least—you should be consistently building wealth for the rest of your life. In contrast, self-employment rarely comes with a stable income, and you’re not likely to become very wealthy. Read more to discover four money habits that freelancing guru Paul Millerd recommends.