Clear Communication in the Workplace: Think Out Loud

Clear Communication in the Workplace: Think Out Loud

How can you achieve clear communication in the workplace? What is the “think out loud” method? Thinking out loud goes against Navy training and culture, which says that, when reporting something up the chain of command, you should say as little as possible. Submarine captain David Marquet threw out this tradition and instituted the “think out loud” method of clear communication in the workplace. It allowed him to keep quiet and let his team do their jobs. Read more to learn about this method of achieving clear communication in the workplace and how it worked for Marquet.

Moral Development in Children: 2 Theories to Consider

Moral Development in Children: 2 Theories to Consider

What factors contribute to moral development in children? How do kids learn what’s right and what’s wrong? Two schools of thought exist. One view asserts that moral development in children is self-driven—that kids figure it out on their own, through reason. Another perspective is that children learn morality through their society, which accounts for different moral codes in different parts of the world. Read on to learn more about these two theories regarding moral development in children.

The Difference Between Left and Right: Yin/Yang Politics

The Difference Between Left and Right: Yin/Yang Politics

What’s the difference between left and right politics in America? How are the perspectives and values different? Jonathan Haidt answers these questions in his book The Righteous Mind. He discusses the difference between left and right ideologies from the perspective of moral psychology. He argues that liberals and conservatives have different narratives about the country, and he explains why liberals have a hard time understanding conservatives. Read more to learn about the difference between left and right.

How to Become a Full-Time Artist: Treat It Like a Job

How to Become a Full-Time Artist: Treat It Like a Job

Do you want to know how to become a full-time artist? How can you earn a living from doing what you love? Many aspiring artists want to do what they love full-time, but struggle to make it happen. The key is to treat your passion like a day job, with regular commitment and a focus on productivity and results. Knowing how to do this will help you go from an amateur to a professional. Find out how to become a full-time artist below.

Strategic Goals of an Organization: Management Basics

Strategic Goals of an Organization: Management Basics

What’s the main strategic goals of your organization? Are you clear about the direction in which you want to develop your company? According to Richard Rumelt, the author of Good Strategy, Bad Strategy, when it comes to setting big-picture strategic goals of an organization—no matter how large—it’s best to choose one or two narrow goals and abandon other goals that will only serve to spread your resources and focus. Further, don’t mistake growth as a goal: growth is a sign of a healthy company but it’s not a strategic goal in and of itself. Then, choose feasible objectives that you

Tony Robbins: Wealth Mastery for Financial Success

Tony Robbins: Wealth Mastery for Financial Success

What is Tony Robbins’ wealth mastery method? What practical steps can you take to improve your finances?  For many people, finances are a source of worry and stress. Tony Robbins’ wealth mastery method involves avoiding common financial mistakes, having a clear financial plan, and building wealth. Following this advice will help you to take control of your financial life and reduce stress about finances.  Find out more about Tony Robbins’ wealth mastery method below. 

The Assassination of Lincoln: Precipitating Events

The Assassination of Lincoln: Precipitating Events

What led up to the assassination of Lincoln? What was the political environment? What was going on in the minds of the assassins? The assassination of Lincoln occurred in April 1865. The previous year, John Wilkes Booth had planned to kidnap the president, but the plot failed. By the spring of 1865, Booth was determined to kill the president. Several key events deepened Booth’s dismay and his obsession with this deadly plan. Read more to learn about the months, weeks, and days leading up to the assassination of Lincoln.

Career Capital: What You Need to Get a Job You Love

Career Capital: What You Need to Get a Job You Love

How much career capital do you have? How can it lead to career happiness? Desirable jobs are scarce and prized. You can “buy” such jobs by using career capital, which is made up of scarce and prized skills. In other words, developing valuable skills is the best way to get a job you love. A focus on skill development—”the craftsperson mindset”—is the first step in building up career capital. Keep reading to learn about career capital.

Developing an Indistractable Schedule for Children

Developing an Indistractable Schedule for Children

How do you build an indistractable schedule for children? Why is it important to teach children about their three core responsibilities? In Nir Eyal’s book Indistractable, he discusses three responsibilities that children should schedule into their days: themselves, their relationships, and their schoolwork/chores. It’s important to teach children responsibility at a young age so they can better balance their lives as adults. Here’s what Nir Eyal has to say about building a schedule for children.