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Your Professional Circle Must Have These 4 People

Do you want to expand your professional circle? How can you identify and connect with people who will benefit your professional growth? Connecting with anyone—from your peers to leaders in your field, to your friends of friends—is arguably beneficial. The larger and more diverse your professional circle is, the more support you can receive, and the more people you can help in return. Read about the four types of people that should be in your professional circle.

How Disney Bought Fox (and Comcast Almost Stole It)

What happened when Disney bought Fox? How did Comcast almost steal the sale? In 2017, the founder of Fox asked the CEO of Disney if he would be interested in buying his company. Disney CEO Bob Iger knew if Disney bought Fox, they would grow exponentially. However, Comcast caught wind of the transaction and swooped in with a much higher bid. Keep reading to learn how Disney bought Fox and won against Comcast.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz Quotes: 5 Passages to Know

How can these The Tattooist of Auschwitz quotes help you get a better understanding of who Lale Sokolov was? How do they show Lale’s conflict about his privileged position within the camp? The Tattooist of Auschwitz was written by Heather Morris and is based on a true story. These The Tattooist of Auschwitz quotes are not from the real Lale Sokolov, but are from the fictionalized characters in Morris’ book. Keep reading for The Tattooist of Auschwitz quotes.

How Michael Oher Shaped the Tuohy Foundation

What is the Tuohy foundation? How did Michael Oher’s experience help shape the Tuohys’ decisions to start their foundation? Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy learned that there were many other kids like Michael who wanted more opportunities. They formed the Tuohy foundation to help more Black athletes improve their grades so they could attend college. Read more about how the Tuohy foundation was influenced by Michael Oher.

A Priori Knowledge: Some Things, We Just Know

What is a priori knowledge? What does Robert Pirsig say about it in the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? Robert Pirsig explores many concepts in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. One of these is a priori knowledge, which is not dependent on the senses to learn because there are things we innately know. Keep reading to find out more about a priori knowledge according to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

The Law of Compensation: Make an Impact

What is the Law of Compensation? How does the character Joe from The Go-Giver learn to apply the law in real-life? The Law of Compensation states that your income depends on how many people you serve and how well you serve them. This means that your income reflects not only your value or worth but also your impact. Read on to learn more about the Law of Compensation.

The Creation of the Disney+ Streaming Service

Why did Disney decide to stop licensing its properties to other streaming services? How did the creation of the Disney+ streaming service change the company? In a market where streaming services were on the rise, Disney had two choices. It could continue to sell its licenses to other companies like Netflix and Apple, or it could become independent. Disney decided it needed to control its own distribution and thus, the Disney+ streaming service was born. Keep reading to learn about the development process of the Disney+ streaming service.

Michael Oher Draft: From High School to the NFL

What was Michael Oher’s draft process like? How did Michael wind up playing in the NFL? For Michael Oher, the draft meant realizing his goal of playing in the NFL. He initially declared for the draft in 2008 after his junior year, but then withdrew and was drafted in 2009 by the Baltimore Ravens. Read more about Michael Oher, the draft, and his football career.

Peak: Secrets From the New Science of Expertise

What is Peak: Secrets From the New Science of Expertise about? How can Anders Ericsson teach you how to master any skill? To truly improve at a skill, you need to change how you practice. Peak: Secrets From the New Science of Expertise explores how humans develop skills and the process by which peak performers in music, athletics, and countless other fields develop their abilities. Continue on to learn more about Peak: Secrets From the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool.

The Twelve Week Year: 5 Disciplines of Execution

What is the Twelve Week Year? What are the five disciplines that underpin the Twelve Week Year execution system? The Twelve Week Year is an execution planning system where the annual execution cycle is truncated within the twelve-week timeframe. It is underpinned by five disciplines: 1) create a compelling vision, 2) plan your execution, 3) control your process, 4) measure your progress, and 5) manage your time effectively. Keep reading to learn about the five disciplines of the Twelve Week Year execution system.