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What is the difference between aphasia vs. agnosia? What are some examples of each? In his book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks examines multiple cases of aphasia and agnosia. He describes the behaviors of patients with each condition and explains the differences between the two. Here are Oliver Sacks’ case studies and an explanation of the difference between aphasia vs. agnosia.
How do you visualize the life you want to have? Does life visualization really work? You can visualize the life you want by imagining it, feeling yourself living that life, and activating the law of attraction to attract that life to you. Life visualization works because it primes your brain to take actions that will make your dreams come true. Read on to fully discover how you can visualize the life you want to have.
What causes war? Is war inevitable and even necessary? In The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant share what they learned about war in their extensive research of human history. What causes war, they conclude, are the same factors that cause individuals to fight. They also reflect on war and peace in the era of the global communist threat. Read more to learn a historical perspective on what causes war.
Do you feel like you can either have your money or your life? Would you like to break free from that dilemma? In Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez argue that you don’t need to choose; you can have both. They offer nine steps to transform your relationship with money and become financially independent. You don’t have to work for money. Read on to learn the nine steps outlined in Your Money or Your Life.
What are the five stages of business evolution? What are the implications of an organization’s evolution stage for its leadership? There are several frameworks of business evolution phases. One of the most popular models is the STARS model. STARS is an acronym that stands for 1) start-up, 2) turnaround, 3) accelerated growth, 4) realignment and 5) sustaining success. This article takes a look a the characteristic features of each of the five stages and how to apply them in your leadership.
Did you know that the selling of healthcare data is big business? Where does the information come from, and how is it used? There’s a market for healthcare data. In Our Bodies, Our Data, Adam Tanner provides a fairly comprehensive list of who is selling the information. He also shares a surprisingly (perhaps disturbingly) long list of how different types of firms use medical data for their own purposes. Read more to learn the sources and uses of healthcare data—as well as the key players in the industry.
Do you want to learn how to spend less money? How different could your life be if you saved more or lived on less? In Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez identify 11 categories of expenses and offer suggestions on how to spend less money in each. Whether it’s related to housing or parenthood or gift-giving, you’re likely to find expense-cutting ideas that make a difference for you. Read more to learn how to spend less money.
Are all the members of your team performing up to standard? How often do you assess your team’s performance? Your leadership team can either set you up for a virtuous cycle that informs your long-term successes, or for a vicious cycle that leaves you isolated and without needed support. Therefore, it is critical that you have a robust and comprehensive team evaluation process to make sure everyone on the team is keeping up to the standard. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to design and execute an effective team evaluation process.
What are company capabilities? How can you use capabilities in business? How do you know when to outsource? Company capabilities are the resources, processes, and priorities of a business. This article looks at specific examples of capabilities, whether you should outsource, and some real-life examples of capabilities in businesses. Find out more about company capabilities.
What is a positive perspective of life? How can you develop this better outlook? When your feelings are on a positive frequency, you have a positive perspective of life. You can get a new perspective on life by ignoring the negative things you don’t want and showing love for what you have achieved. Read more to discover how you can develop a new perspective on life.