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What makes a negative leader? What are some examples of bad leadership? In his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith discusses five bad habits of leadership. These five bad habits center on either negative leadership (for example, through anger, criticism, or hurtful comments) or withholding positivity (for instance, by refusing to praise people). Here are the five top habits to avoid when it comes to negativity as a leader.
What are Robin Sharma’s ten health and happiness rituals from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari? How can these daily rituals help you improve your life? Rituals exist in everything from grand religious ceremonies to daily life—for example, knocking on wood to ward off bad luck is a type of ritual. Studies suggest that rituals are so common because they work. Rituals give you a feeling of power and control—in this case, power over yourself and control over your life. Continue reading for Robin Sharma’s ten daily rituals.
Looking for Sex at Dawn quotes Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá? What do Ryan and Jethá have to say about polygamy and evolution? In their book Sex at Dawn, Ryan and Jethá claim that prehistoric humans lived in multimale-multifemale mating systems, not polygynous harems or monogamous pair bonds. Their aim is to rewrite the narrative of human history. Keep reading for quotes from Sex at Dawn with explanations.
What does The Way of the Superior Man book say about how to understand women? What are the responsibilities of a Superior Man in a relationship? In his book The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida outlines how a Superior Man should act in a relationship. He provides advice on how to understand the feminine mind, a man’s role in a relationship, and how to rejuvenate attraction. Keep reading for relationship advice from the book.
Why is it important to always show gratitude as a leader? How do listening and leadership go hand-in-hand? Leadership expert Marshall Goldsmith says that expressing gratitude and listening to others are two essential skills for managers to have. However, many managers tend to hold on to these two bad habits: 1) not saying thank you and 2) neglecting to listen to others. We’ll discuss both of these principles below.
What does it mean to become a “superior man,” according to David Deida? What advice does the book on learning to be yourself? In The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida, he gives advice on how to live authentically and follow your purpose. Deida rebels against the traditional views of masculinity and says that it’s okay for men to admit fear, accept and give love, seek purpose, and more. Keep reading for a brief overview of how to live with authenticity and purpose from The Way of the Superior Man.
Are you in a position of leadership at work? What leadership mistakes should you avoid making at all costs? There are four leadership mistakes that you may be making without even realizing it: withholding information, taking undeserved credit, practicing favoritism, and obsessing over goals. These bad habits may even be holding you back from receiving a promotion. Learn more about the four leadership mistakes and how you can work to fix your bad habits.
What does male genital anatomy tell us about human sexuality? Is it proof that humans are wired to be polygamous? In their book Sex at Dawn, authors Ryan and Jethá discuss the male genital anatomy in relation to human mating behaviors. They back up their discussion with an examination of female copulatory vocalization. Here are Ryan and Jethá’s arguments.
Looking to improve your leadership skills? What steps can you take to become a better leader? Improving leadership skills can help you move up the corporate ladder, get a raise, gain the respect of your colleagues and employees, and more. In the process, you may even find that you’re not only improving as a leader, but as a person as well. Here are six ways to improve your leadership skills.
Why do the authors of Sex at Dawn say the standard narrative of the history of human sexuality is incorrect? What do the authors claim is the standard narrative? Do other scientists agree? In their book Sex at Dawn, Ryan and Jethá argue against the standard narrative of the history of human sexuality. They begin their argument by laying out the supposed standard narrative in preparation to refute it. However, some scientists claim that what Ryan and Jethá are using is actually the cultural narrative. Keep reading for Ryan and Jethá’s version of the standard narrative of the history of