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How does being open-minded make you a better leader? Why should you be willing to listen to other people’s perspectives? Being a leader isn’t just about taking control and giving orders. According to The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, it’s also about humbling yourself and taking the time to see other people’s points of view. Learn how to be a more open-minded leader who listens to others.
Why do unconscious desires create negative patterns? What’s an existential kink? According to Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott, people tend to repress desires that they’re ashamed of. But, repressing desires doesn’t get rid of them; they just turn into negative habits. Ironically, the only way to destroy these habits is to fully embrace the desires behind them. Keep reading to learn how unconscious desires manifest and to find the number one solution to dissolving them.
Are you in a relationship that needs to end? How can you break up with someone without hurting them? Even if your partner is a good person, sometimes relationships fizzle out. As long as you end things gently and with kindness, you shouldn’t have to worry about your partner holding a grudge toward you. This is how to break up with someone without hurting them so you can both move on.
What was the 1980s savings and loan crisis? How did Salomon Brothers and Lewis Ranieri navigate this crisis? Right on the cusp of the 1980s, the savings and loan industry suffered a shock that threatened to stop the housing market in its tracks. In Liar’s Poker, Michael Lewis says that instead of backing out of the mortgage bond business, Salomon Brothers dove head-first into the market, turning the US government’s plan to bail out local banks into a way to funnel money to itself. Continue reading to learn more about how the investment bank took advantage of the savings and
Do you show your employees that you appreciate them? Why is it important to practice gratitude in leadership? The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership argues that effective leaders must practice gratitude. This involves being grateful for everything that comes your way and accepting gratitude from others. Keep reading to learn how to practice gratitude daily.
What are some common red flags in interviews? What should candidates and interviewers be on the lookout for during an interview? Interviews can be intimidating to sit down for. Candidates might be interviewing for a company they’ll spend years working at, and interviewers are making a major change by hiring a new employee. If either spots a red flag that seems concerning, they should take note and possibly take action. Below are major red flags in interviews that both candidates and interviewers shouldn’t ignore during the process.
Do you always feel rushed? What are some ways to slow down in life? Life goes by quicker than you expect. One minute you’re catching up with friends on the phone, and the next minute your entire day has ended. But there are solutions to feeling like life is passing by too quickly. Let’s look at how to slow down in life and why we tend to rush through it.
What are your deepest desires? Are you even in touch with them? How can you take control of your life by taking control of your desires? We all have negative patterns we see playing out again and again in our lives. In Existential Kink, writer and teacher Carolyn Elliott argues that the negative patterns in our lives are manifestations of what we unconsciously desire. Read below for a brief Existential Kink book overview.
Are you tired of wasting your potential? Do you want to be a successful woman in life? Many women feel like they have to work hard to prove themselves and their worth. What you might not realize is that you determine your own success—you just have to stop making excuses, be unapologetic, and start living the life you deserve. Here’s some advice from some inspirational and powerful women about how to be a successful woman in life.
What are Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs)? How did CMOs defuse the mortgage bond market? During the height of the mortgage bond market, Lewis Ranieri started convincing banks to trade their bonds more frequently, allowing himself and Salomon Brothers to skim profits off every transaction. That was until CMOs came along. Discover more about the fall of the mortgage bond market.