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Do you want your work to become popular? What is the key to building an online presence? In Show Your Work!, Austin Kleon offers specific insights on how to share your work with others. He recommends having your own website and engaging with social media platforms to showcase your creative process and help people find you. Check out how to build an online presence to boost the popularity of your work.
How does society suppress our true selves? What does it really mean to connect with yourself? Author Glennon Doyle observes that women are conditioned to please and seek approval from others—as a result, they don’t often trust their instincts and search externally for advice and validation. She wanted to find a way to connect with herself deeply to make decisions that were based on her inner wisdom and intuition rather than the opinions of outside sources. Read on to find out why connecting with yourself frees you from being controlled by society’s expectations and empowers you to make your own
When it comes to decision-making in your organization, how much power do you and your employees have? How fast are decisions made? What happens immediately after a decision is made? In his book What You Do Is Who You Are, Ben Horowitz discusses how decision-making is an aspect of your organization’s culture. As the leader, you set the tone for how decisions are made. Horowitz identifies three choices you make that determine what kind of decision-making culture you build. Keep reading for details on these three choices.
Why do large organizations struggle to innovate? How can you sustain innovation in your organization as it grows? Maintaining innovation is a major concern for organizations as they grow. According to Safi Bahcall, the author of Loonshots, it’s possible to balance growth with continued innovation. The key, he says, is to balance stake with rank. Here’s how organizations can keep innovating no matter how big they grow, according to Safi Bahcall.
What is Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo’s Poor Economics about? What are the key takeaways to draw from the book? Poor Economics by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo sets out to examine the lives of the poor as they actually are. The authors see several key lessons emerging from their analysis of poverty. Here are four lessons Banerjee and Duflo draw from their analysis.
What does it mean to “pay yourself first”? How much of your income should you invest? Where should you invest it? If you want to become financially successful, the most important step you can take is to invest money from every paycheck. That’s the view of David Chilton in his book The Wealthy Barber. When you invest and leave it alone, compound interest will ensure the long-term growth of your assets. Chilton recommends a couple of types of investments that he prefers over savings in the bank. Keep reading to learn Chilton’s advice on what you should invest in and
Does automation contribute to unemployment? How can we adapt to the world where most jobs are performed by technology? The age of automation is upon us. Already, many jobs that used to be performed by humans can be completed by robots, and this is only the beginning. To address the looming challenges of automation, we must build a people-centered economy. Keep reading to learn about the looming challenges increasing automation brings.
What is The Alter Ego Effect about? Why is Todd Herman’s vision of an alter ego? In The Alter Ego Effect, Herman presents a systematic approach to performing at your best. By creating, shaping, and implementing an alter ego, you’ll have all the strengths and abilities you need when the heat is on. Read below for a brief overview of The Alter Ego Effect.
Does society suppress our primal instincts? How can we reconnect with our true selves? Glennon Doyle’s cheetah story from her book Untamed explains to readers how society holds you captive. The cheetah in Untamed demonstrates how society has limited women’s primal instincts. According to Doyle, getting back in touch with your wild sides frees you from rigid expectations. Read on to find out what Glennon Doyle’s cheetah story really means for women in today’s society and Doyle’s advice for breaking free.
Do you get upset by harsh comments? Are you wondering how to handle criticism? Sometimes criticism can be hurtful, but it helps you grow as a creator. In Show Your Work!, Austin Kleon advises how to prepare for criticism and deal with trolls on the internet so you can learn from your mistakes. Continue reading to learn how to deal with criticism to be a better creator.