Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

How to Create a Sense of Community in the Workplace

Why is community spirit important in the workplace? What can you, as a leader, do to foster a sense of community in your organization? Creating a spirit of community in the workplace motivates employees to do their best because they’re thinking not only of themselves but of their peers. Their identity becomes linked to the group, making them more invested in the group’s success. The best way to foster community spirit in the workplace is through celebrations. There are three ways to implement celebrations into your regular work routine: 1) celebrate accomplishments, 2) encourage friendships, and 3) have fun together. Keep

Joint Accountability: Be Accountable as a Team

How to Have an Effective Strategic Discussion

What is joint accountability? What can you, as a leader, do to foster a mindset of joint accountability amongst your team members? Joint accountability starts with recognizing that, as part of a greater whole, you and your team members are interdependent. To instill a mindset of joint accountability in your team, leaders must emphasize results over employees’ individual duties. In this article, we’ll discuss some tips on how to foster a spirit of shared team accountability.

Living in the Present Moment Starts With Acceptance

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Do you often find yourself lost in thought, disconnected from what is happening in your immediate awareness? Do you live on autopilot? Being constantly consumed in thought makes us unhappy and unfulfilled. The obvious solution is being present. According to spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, the key to living in the present moment is acceptance. When you accept the Now the way it is, your incessant thinking will subside as you’ll stop constantly wishing what could be, or ruminating about how things were. In this article, we’re going to talk about how to stay in the present moment, and how it

Rework: Quotes by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier

Are you looking for Rework quotes by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? In their book Rework, entrepreneurs Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson explain how old-school thinking doesn’t apply in today’s new business paradigm. Based on their own startup success, they champion a simpler, cheaper, less labor-intensive way to start and manage a company. The following Rework quotes highlight some of their key points.

Naomi Klein: Disaster Capitalism Is Fueled by Violence

What is disaster capitalism? What is the connection between violence and capitalism? According to Naomi Klein, disaster capitalism can’t exist without widespread state violence. At the same time, those two things are largely disconnected in people’s minds. The reason for this is that free-market economists did all they could to separate their theories from the cruel methods used to implement them. In this article, Klein explains the role of violence and repression in instituting free-market capitalism.

The 4 Steps to Becoming a Visionary Leader

Leadership: What are the Major Traits of a Good Leader

What is visionary leadership? What are the key qualities of a visionary leader? People expect a visionary leader to be forward-thinking. A forward-thinking leader creates a positive vision—one that engages people’s imaginations and emotions—and then works to make it happen. Visionary leaders are not born, they are made, and there are specific steps you can take to make one of yourself.

How to Foster a Culture of Organizational Accountability

What role does accountability play in team success? What can you, as a leader, do to cultivate accountability at an organizational level? There are many benefits to cultivating an organizational culture of accountability. At a high level, a culture of organizational accountability reinforces initiative and creativity, contributes to a positive work environment, improves employee performance, and boosts profitability. This article takes a look at how you can implement a mindset of accountability throughout your organization.

How to Take Control of Your Thoughts

How often do you think about the past, future, something that isn’t helping you with the task at hand? Are you in control of your thoughts, or are they taking you on a ride? Many of us spend unnecessary time and energy in repetitive and unproductive thoughts, fantasizing or worrying about the future or ruminating about the past. As a result, we often lose sight of what is happening in our immediate awareness. To prevent this from happening, take control of your thoughts by practicing being present in the moment. Here is how staying present can help you assume control

The 5 Ways to Repair Your Business Reputation

What perception do customers have of your business? Has there been any incident that put a stain on your reputation? What were the consequences? Your business reputation is what people think about your business based on their personal experience and what they heard from others, whether it’s true or not. A good reputation helps you attract new customers and retain existing customers. A bad reputation can wreak havoc on your business, turning away both customers and employees. In this article, we’ll tackle how to manage your company’s reputation in good times and bad.

The 2 Steps to Assuming Personal Accountability

How do you understand personal accountability? What does it really take to assume ownership of your life and hold yourself accountable for its outcomes? Personal accountability means understanding that you control your own fate. To hold yourself accountable, you have to become comfortable examining the part you play (through action or inaction) in getting into or remaining in negative situations. There are two steps to this: 1) face the facts, or evaluate problems without flinching from difficult realities, and 2) Admit your role by being honest about how your actions affected the problem. We’ll discuss both of these principles below.