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Philosophy of Leadership: 4 Examples to Inspire Your Own

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to change the world? To do anything meaningful, you’re going to have to work with people. And if you’re working with people, you need to know how to lead them. To lead effectively, you must cultivate a cohesive philosophy of leadership—a system of values and core principles that will inform your decision-making. In this article, we’ll discuss what a philosophy of leadership is, why it’s important, and provide four examples of philosophies to help you decide which one is right for you.

How to Perform Productive Knowledge Work

What is knowledge work? Why are external storage systems important for knowledge work? Knowledge work is valuable work in today’s society. Scientists, programmers, and more are all considered knowledge workers, and external storage systems can help them be better at their jobs. Let’s look at why Tiago Forte’s book Building a Second Brain suggests using this system for knowledge work.

How Do You Diagnose ADHD? The 2 Necessary Steps

How do you diagnose ADHD? What are the different steps of an ADHD diagnosis? In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey explain how you can obtain an ADHD diagnosis if you feel like you have the condition. Two major things you need to do to get diagnosed are to go through testing and rule out other conditions. Continue reading to learn how to get diagnosed with ADHD, if necessary.

How to Market Your Small Business: Sahil Lavingia’s 3 Steps

What’s the key to marketing your small business? How can you boost sales for your business? Marketing for a small business can be difficult because of a limited budget and minimal resources. However, Sahil Lavingia’s book The Minimalist Entrepreneur says you don’t need much to start advertising. Here’s how to market your small business, according to Lavingia.

Why Men Should Avoid Monogamous Dating Until Their 30s

At what age should you start dating exclusively? Why should men delay monogamous dating until their 30s? According to Richard Cooper, men should avoid dating monogamously in their 20s. Dating exclusively in your 20s is a bad idea because you simply haven’t dated enough women to understand what kind of woman you want for the long term. Here’s why you should steer clear of monogamous dating until your 30s, according to Cooper.

Michael Sandel: What Is Communitarianism?

What is communitarianism? How does communitarianism differ from liberalism and utilitarianism? Communitarianism is a political ideology that prioritizes the connection between the individual and the community. According to political philosopher Michael Sandel, communitarianism is the best principle for organizing human societies. Keep reading to learn about communitarianism, according to Michael Sandel.

A Step-by-Step Process to Release Dysfunctional Thoughts

How to Avoid Negative Thoughts and Embrace Positivity

Do you tend to hold on to negative emotions? How can you lessen the pull of negative thoughts and feelings and take control of your emotional state? According to spiritual teacher Byron Katie, all negative emotions spring from our thoughts about experiences, not from the experiences themselves. It follows, then, that the only way to accept and feel at peace with your experiences is to release the thoughts you have about those experiences. Here’s how to release unhelpful thoughts in three steps.

Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger (Book Overview)

Have you ever reflected on one of your past mistakes and wondered, “What was I thinking?” Why do we make bad decisions in spite of the human capacity for higher-order thinking? In Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger, Peter Bevelin claims that we make significant errors because we tend to think irrationally. He argues that, fortunately, we can avoid major errors by following the wisdom of some of the world’s most rational thinkers. In his book, he collects advice on rational thinking from experts in science, business, and philosophy. Below is a brief overview of Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to

Decision Trees: Advantages and Applications

What is a decision tree? What are the advantages of decision trees over the pro-con list and the cost-benefit methods? A decision tree is a flowchart diagram that shows the possible outcomes of a series of options or choices. Unlike the pro-con list and the cost-benefit analysis, the decision tree method doesn’t assume that you know what will result from your decision. Keep reading to learn about decision tree analysis and how it’s used in decision-making.

The 10 Traits of an Effective Leader in Business

What are the top traits of an effective leader in business? How can developing these traits help you to succeed in your career? In his book Business Made Simple, Donald Miller says that businesses are much more likely to notice and promote people who quantifiably bring more money into the company. With this in mind, Miller’s book describes the ten traits of an effective business leader capable of adding value to an organization. Keep reading to find out the ten traits of an effective leader in business, according to Miller.