Shortform Books

The Importance of Transparency in the Workplace: 3 Benefits

What’s business accessibility? What are the benefits of transparency in the workplace? Accessibility is sharing enough information that employees can fully understand how the company operates. In The Great Game of Business, Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham say that being transparent with employees increases their accountability, productivity, and teamwork skills. Keep reading to learn about the importance of transparency in the workplace by understanding the three main benefits.

4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication: Recap

What is 4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication about? What are the main takeaways of the book? Two of the most common communication faux pas are the failure to effectively listen and the failure to adequately express yourself to others. 4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication by Bento C. Leal says that these issues result in misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and the inability to resolve problems. Read below for a brief overview of Leal’s book on communication.

How to Solve Marriage Problems: The 4 Steps to Resolution

What are the most common causes of disagreement in a marriage? How can you handle disagreement peacefully and effectively? According to relationship researcher John Gottman, you’ll encounter two categories of disagreement in your marriage: solvable problems and perpetual problems. As their name implies, solvable problems are relatively simple issues that you can fix. Here’s how to solve marriage problems in a calm and tactful manner.

How Do Childhood Experiences Affect Adulthood?

How do childhood experiences affect adulthood? Can childhood trauma cause permanent damage? According to Louise Hay, the author of You Can Heal Your Life, all of the problems in our lives are the result of negative experiences we had in childhood. Specifically, the negative beliefs we internalized as children create negative experiences in our adulthood. Keep reading to learn about the psychological effects of childhood.

John Rawls: The Distributive Justice Principle Explained

What does John Rawls mean by distributive justice? What’s the most just way to distribute social goods in a society? Distributive justice is the second principle of justice in John Rawls’s theory of justice as fairness. The principle of distributive justice states that everyone in society should have basic equal rights, liberties, and duties. Keep reading to learn about John Rawls’s distributive justice principle.

Types of Strokes and Symptoms: A Quick & Simple Guide

What happens during a stroke? What’s the most common type of stroke? What are the risk factors and symptoms? After she recovered from a rare type of stroke, neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor wrote about the experience in My Stroke of Insight. She explains what a stroke is and discusses ischemic strokes and two types of hemorrhagic strokes. She also talks about the various symptoms that you can experience. Continue reading to learn about different types of strokes and symptoms that might arise.

Dave Asprey on Stem Cell Deficiency & Treatments to Stay Young

What causes biological and cognitive deterioration? How do stem cell treatments work? Are they effective? According to Dave Asprey, stem cell deficiency is something you should take seriously if you want to combat aging. In Super Human, he shares his advice for improving your health now while ensuring you live a longer, healthier, and more youthful life in the future. Read more to learn about the connection between stem cell deficiency and aging, and find out what you can do about it.

Why Are Third-Party Cookies Going Away & What Comes Next?

Why are third-party cookies going away? What will be the impact? What will replace them? Many Americans are turning their backs on third-party cookies, which track your information and browsing history across multiple websites. With third-party cookies going away, internet users will enjoy a privacy boon but many businesses and the advertising industry may not be so fortunate. Read on to learn why third-party cookies are going away and what experts say will be the impact of their departure.

What to Do When You Hate Your Job: 3 Potential Solutions

Are you happy at your job? What should you do when you hate your job, but you can’t quit? Your job satisfaction inevitably affects the rest of your life: If you like your job, you’ll have more energy to enjoy your personal life. If you hate your job, your dissatisfaction will lead to lower energy throughout the rest of the week. Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of doing work they love: Many people hate their jobs but feel powerless in changing the situation. Here’s what to do when you hate your job.

The Dangers of Echo Chambers in Large, Diverse Groups

What are the dangers of echo chambers? Why are larger groups even more susceptible to echo chambers? Author Matthew Syed advocates for cognitive diversity in his book Rebel Ideas. In the book, he confirms the dangers of echo chambers, arguing that larger, more diverse groups can actually be more susceptible to forming echo chambers. Keep reading to learn more about the dangers of echo chambers in large groups, according to Syed.