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What is shame? How can you determine your proneness to shame, guilt, and blame? In her TED Talk, Brené Brown discusses the differences between shame, guilt, blame, embarrassment, and humiliation. Brown also discusses the TOSCA test for determining your proneness to the above emotions. Continue reading for Brené Brown’s take on what shame is.
Does having a baby kill your sex life? Why do you think that is? More importantly, how can we prevent parenthood from impinging on sexual intimacy? For many couples, once they have a child, almost everything about their lives changes: their relationships with themselves and the people they know, their bodies, roles, and amount of resources (finances, time, energy, and so on). Many of these changes affect the erotic life as well, usually in a suppressive way. In this article, we’ll discuss why parenthood often kills sexual intimacy and ways to rekindle your desire to have sex after children.
What is Level five leadership? What do you think a leader should do once they’ve reached the pinnacle of the leadership ladder? In John Maxwell’s hierarchy, level five leadership is called the pinnacle leadership or the legacy-based leadership. At this level, people follow you because you have a reputation for developing strong leaders and strong organizations. Pinnacle leadership is about legacy—developing Level 4 leaders so that your organization continues to thrive even after you’re gone. In this article, we’ll discuss Maxwell’s level five leadership, its upsides and downsides, and what to do to thrive at this level.
What does it take to learn how to be decisive? How can you become a decisive decision-maker? Learning how to be decisive requires ignoring the criticism of others and standing firm on your decisions. This will help you become a better decision-maker. Decisiveness helps you reach decisions quickly and work consistently towards a goal. Read on to learn how to be decisive in your decision-making.
What is the leader-leader model? How is it different from the leader-follower model in its function and effectiveness? The traditional leader-follower model practiced in most organizations assumes there are two types of people: leaders who make decisions and followers who implement them. The leader-leader model is based on a different assumption about people: everyone can be a leader, and an organization is most effective when everyone thinks and acts like a leader. Read more to learn about the leader-follower model and the leader-leader model.
How did Captain David Marquet improve competence within his submarine crew? What lessons apply to your organization? As submarine captain, David Marquet implemented the leader-leader model on Santa Fe, he knew that he would need to find ways to improve competence within his team if they were to take on more and more responsibility and become leaders themselves. He and his officers used five mechanisms to do this. Read more to learn how to improve competence within a team.
What are the personality traits of a true artist? How can changing your attitude help you achieve creative success? If you want to be a true artist, there are certain personality traits you’ll need to have, including patience, resiliance, and confidence. Understanding the typical traits of a true artist can help you develop positive qualities that will help you succeed. Keep reading to find out the traits of a true artist.
What is New Sales Simplified about? What solution does the author Mike Weinberg offer to stifled sales progress? New Sales Simplified by Mike Weinberg demystifies sales prospecting for both veterans and inexperienced salespeople. At the core of his sales advice is the three-stage model he calls the “New Sales Driver.” The stages of the model are 1) targeting, 2) developing sales weapons, and 3) planning and executing. Below is a brief overview of Mike Weinberg’s New Sales Simplified: The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development.
What is the 80/20 law? How can focusing on the vital few help you succeed? One myth standing in the way of success is that everything is important. However, all things are not equally important—figuring out and focusing on the most important things is the key to success. The 80/20 law states that a minority of effort (20%) produces the majority (80%) of the results. That means that focusing on the few, highest-impact things is the key to creating extraordinary results. Read more to learn about the 80/20 law.
Do you want your life circumstances to change? Would you like to learn how to control your thoughts in order to create the life you want? In As a Man Thinketh, James Allen offers advice on how to take control of your thought patterns in order to shape your circumstances. This involves dreaming something new (and big)—and focusing your thoughts on that vision. Ultimately, that leads to serenity once you create the life you want. Read on to learn how to control your thoughts in order to shape your reality.