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Do you want to know how to improve emotional intelligence? How can you use self-directed learning to achieve this goal? Probably the most important trait a leader can have is emotional intelligence. It’s so important because a leader who is in tune with both her and her team member’s emotions can create a harmonious work environment—which leads to success. Here are the five steps you can take to improve your emotional intelligence level.
How can relying on the sale of natural resources harm a country? Shouldn’t having an abundance of natural resources make an economy thrive? The natural resource curse is a paradox because countries that rely on selling expensive natural resources tend to have poorer economies. It’s often the governments that thrive off these resources—to the detriment of their people. Here’s everything you need to know about the natural resource curse.
What is ego consciousness? How is our collective ego destroying the planet? According to Eckhart Tolle, collectively humanity is caught up in the mindless ego consciousness. Because the ego always wants more and better, it drives consumerism, which depletes the planet’s resources at an unsustainable rate. In his book A New Earth, he argues that we must evolve out of this state if we are to preserve our species and the planet, and the critical point is now. Here’s how the ego is destroying the planet and why the time to act is now.
Are you wondering how to build an investment portfolio? Do you want to mitigate your losses while constantly gaining money? According to Tony Robbins in his book Money: Master the Game, building an investment portfolio is key to becoming content with your financial situation. While it’s a long process, Robbins says that being patient and investing wisely can increase your chances of a successful and wealthy outcome. Keep reading for an in-depth guide to creating an investment portfolio that will make you rich.
How good are you at strategizing for long-term business success? Do you know what your next five moves should be? What do master chess players and master businesspeople have in common? Both always plan five steps ahead. Your Next Five Moves, a book by Patrick Bet-David, argues that what distinguishes exceptional business leaders from average ones is their ability to anticipate future events and plan effectively for them—ideally by thinking five steps ahead. To turn you into a master business planner, Bet-David presents five strategic steps you must start taking now: learn about yourself, improve your problem-solving skills, create a
Are you trying to become an emotionally intelligent leader? How can you create an emotionally intelligent culture at your company? In the book Primal Leadership, Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee explain that emotional intelligence in groups and organizations creates a harmonious work environment. They share clear steps on how to transform your company from one of discord to one of resonance. Here’s the Primal Leadership book advice on how to create an emotionally intelligent group.
What is high-frequency trading? How does it influence the stock market? High-frequency trading is considered an unfair method that uses algorithms to execute stock orders on the market in a matter of seconds. Michael Lewis, the author of Flash Boys, says that many firms on Wall Street have been known to use the method to gain more money for themselves, even though they preach that the stock market is fair game. Continue reading to know what high-frequency trading is and how the trend spiraled with electronic trading.
Why are landlocked countries automatically at a disadvantage? Is there a way to overcome these disadvantages? Landlocked countries (countries surrounded by land on all sides) are at an automatic disadvantage. They lack access to waterways, and they’re at the mercy of the countries around them—good or bad. Luckily, there are a few things these countries can do to improve their situation. Continue reading to learn more about the disadvantages of landlocked countries.
Do you want to learn more about climate change? What are the best articles on climate change that you should read? Climate change is destroying our planet, but it’s such a divisive topic among the public. There’s a lot of information online on climate change, so it must be difficult to know where to start reading. Luckily, we’ve narrowed down the best articles on climate change to help you understand what it is—and why it’s so heavily debated. Continue reading for our list of the best climate change articles from resources such as The New York Times, The New Yorker,
Is it possible to mount a targeted attack on cancer cells, as opposed to killing cells indiscriminately? How do targeted cancer treatments work? As scientists learn more about the biology underlying cancer, they become more adept at designing treatments that can target specific genes and proteins that are implicated in the growth and survival of cancer cells. The development of targeted cancer therapies—drugs that target only malignant cells—was one of the major breakthroughs in cancer research. Keep reading to learn about the arrival of targeted cancer treatments.