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Why do accomplished women so often belittle themselves? Why do women find it so hard to give merit to their own victories? Many accomplished women consciously or unconsciously belittle themselves to make others feel more comfortable. Ambitious women may also hesitate to admit their dreams out loud out of fear of being judged or mocked. Keep reading to learn why accomplished women should start celebrating their success instead of hiding it.
How does intuitive thinking work? Is there a mechanism behind the way we arrive at intuitive, seemingly unexplainable insights or is it all just a fluke? Typically, we think about intuition as a “gut feeling.” However, intuitive thinking is not all that mysterious. Just because we can’t pinpoint the logical sequence of how we arrived at an insight, it doesn’t mean there’s no mechanism behind its workings. Here is how intuitive thinking works.
What is a vision mission statement? Why do you need one to have a successful company? In order to have a successful company, your company’s vision mission statement also needs to follow your brandscript. There are a few key ways you can create a vision mission statement that fits your story. Keep reading about how to create a vision mission statement according to your storybrand.
What is outside-in thinking? How does it relate to forecasting and prediction-making? Outside-in thinking is the way of perspective-taking that draws information from the broader context first. Only after taking into account the bigger picture, the particular details of a situation are considered. Read about outside-in thinking, as it relates to forecasting.
What is belief perseverance? Why do people find it so hard to give up their beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence? Belief perseverance is the tendency to maintain a belief in spite of evidence that firmly contradicts it. It is difficult to overcome, especially when it comes to beliefs that are tied to our self-image. Read about the dangers of belief perseverance.
What is attribute substitution? Why does it happen and how does it skew our judgment? Attribute substitution is an underlying psychological process of a number of cognitive heuristics and perceptual illusions. It occurs when people are faced with a computationally complex judgment, and because of its complexity, they reframe the problem into a more easily calculated attribute. Read about attribute substitution and what it means.
Do men and women express intimacy differently? How can you recognize and work through these differences? According to John Gray, the author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, both men and women display intimacy in cycles. Understanding and not obstructing your partner’s intimacy cycle is key to an emotionally fulfilling relationship. Read about men and women’s intimacy cycles.
Do you feel unfulfilled in your romantic relationship? What can you do to foster relationship fulfillment on both ends: yourself and your partner? According to John Gray, the author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, the main reason people lack fulfillment in a relationship is that they aren’t expressing their needs effectively. This is especially the case for women because they expect their needs to be heard without having to explicitly state them. Here is how to foster lasting relationship fulfillment in three steps.
What is the availability heuristic bias? How does it influence behavior and decision-making? The availability heuristic bias is the tendency to make snap judgments and decisions based on what we already know. This psychological tendency is just one of a number of cognitive heuristics that sabotage critical thinking and, as a result, compromise the validity of our decisions. Keep reading to learn about the availability heuristic bias and its role in behavior and decision-making.
What is unconscious communication? How is mastering your body language and tone essential to completing a successful sale? Unconscious communication is how we communicate using body language and tone, and it all affects how a salesperson interacts with a prospect. Body language and tone make up about 90 percent of our communication. Words and their meaning are only 10 percent. Learn how to use unconscious communication to earn trust with a prospect.