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Why is a workplace hierarchy ineffective? How can you make everyone of equal importance in the workplace? The Outward Mindset advises companies to minimize the perks and symbols of status that separate leaders from their team members. This way, everyone has mutual respect and isn’t diminished for being “lesser than” their superiors. Continue reading to learn how to break down the workplace hierarchy in just two steps.
How did Edith Eger survive the Holocaust? How did she create a tolerable existence amid unthinkable horrors? According to Edith Eger, Auschwitz was a prison only for her body. Incredibly, she found ways to maintain psychological freedom while she faced cruelty, dehumanization, the loss of loved ones, and very little hope. Read more to discover how this remarkable woman persevered through one of history’s darkest chapters.
What does it mean to be Black in America? How can African Americans embrace and enjoy shared culture? Black American identity is complex in that Black Americans are still marginalized today, requiring resilience from members of the community—but there are still avenues for celebration, joy, and beloved traditions. In fact, this joy can be the very basis of resilience. Read on to see how Ta-Nehisi Coates describes his own experience of forming Black American identity in his book Between the World and Me.
Do you have an adopted child? Are they developing in a way that seems out of the norm? The authors of The Connected Child say that adopted children often develop at different rates due to factors including toxin exposure while in the womb and childhood isolation in institutions. The authors recommend disregarding any pre-set notions and taking a holistic approach to adoptive parenting. Continue reading to learn more about the challenges adopted children face, and how to handle them.
How can you show appreciation for employees? What are ways to encourage employee autonomy? It’s important to acknowledge others as distinct individuals with unique needs and challenges. Your employees will appreciate when you don’t see them as obstacles or objects. Here’s how to make employees feel valued, using three of The Outward Mindset‘s strategies.
What have been the consequences of slavery and segregation in America? How has this violence against African Americans impacted the Black community today? The consequences of slavery and segregation include enduring violence against Black Americans and racial discrimination. This includes discrimination by police and judicial systems. Here’s more on how racism manifests today, from the book Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
How does someone recover from an experience like the Holocaust? What inspiration can we draw from a life rebuilt? In her memoir, Dr. Edith Eva Eger provides a profoundly touching and insightful account of her life during the Holocaust. She talks about her time at Auschwitz and her efforts to reconstruct her existence after the war. Keep reading for an overview of Edith Eva Eger’s The Choice: Embrace the Possible.
Are you an adoptive or foster parent? Do you ever feel inadequate or frustrated? How does your mental health affect the child you’re caring for? In their book The Connected Child, the authors highlight the importance of parental self-care, especially when caring for at-risk children. It’s necessary for parents to confront their own wounds and prioritize their own mental health to be successful caregivers. Here’s why parental self-care is essential for adoptive parents.
Why is consistency important at work? What are ways to make sure your employees always have an outward mindset? In The Outward Mindset, you’ll learn how to focus on external factors and continuously improve performance as time progresses. As a manager, one of your jobs is to maintain your employees’ open mindset so they feel encouraged to succeed. Discover how to change the mindset and behavior of employees below.
Are your employees unhappy at work? How can you help them see the bigger picture? The Outward Mindset underscores the vital importance of mindset in achieving success individually and within organizations. Strategies that simply focus on behavior are ineffective because they don’t permanently change actions and thoughts. Keep reading to learn why a good attitude at work creates consistent results.