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What’s the importance of empathy at work? How does it impact workplace relationships? Empathy at work can allow teams to be more effective and joyful. According to Bill Campbell, it can break down the walls between the human persona and the professional persona. Read on for more about the importance of empathy at work.
What is the 4DX scoreboard and why is it important? How can you use a scoreboard to motivate your team? The 4DX scoreboard is used in Discipline 3 for engagement. By giving everyone a visual stake in success, they are more likely to be dedicated to achieving it. Read on for more about the 4DX scoreboard.
What happened to the great auk? What role did humans play in the disappearance of the giant seabird of the North Atlantic? The extinction of the great auk is attributed to several causes. There was a volcano eruption on one of the breeding islands. However, the major factor is considered to be the mass killings of auks for egg collection in the 1800s. Read more to learn about the factors behind the great auk’s extinction.
What is the core of Louisiana politics? Why is Louisiana one of the most consistently Republican states despite low quality of life? Louisiana politics are, and have been, consistently Republican for many years. There are clear consequences for everyday Louisianans to having pro-business policies that allow rampant corporate abuse. So why are Louisiana politics so staunchly Republican? Read to find out.
Who are The Bhagavad Gita characters? Why are they important in the story? The Bhagavad Gita is told as a story within a story. The story begins with Sanjaya recounting a vision to a king, Dhritarashtra. The story he tells is about a prince, Arjuna, and the god Krishna. Each of The Bhagavad Gita characters has an important role. Read more about The Bhagavad Gita characters and what they do.
What is the 4DX methodology? How does it offer a path to executing your goals? The 4DX methodology comes from the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution. The disciplines are focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability. Read on for more about the 4DX methodology and how the disciplines work together.
How does Social Security work? Why does Milton Friedman say Social Security doesn’t work? According to Milton Friedman, Social Security is unnecessary and unjust. Friedman posits that Social Security doesn’t allow people to make the best choices for themselves, and puts an unfair burden on the poorer young. Read more about Milton Friedman, Social Security, and his views.
What is racial superiority in the context of casteism? How has the belief in the inherent superiority of the white race been used to legitimize racial discrimination? According to Isabel Wilkerson, the author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, racial superiority is one of the eight tenets of the caste system. This belief is still at the heart of every interaction between the dominant caste and subordinate caste in America. Read about how the belief in racial superiority is enforced and perpetuated in a caste system.
What is disinvestment in the public sector? Why is this harmful and why do governments do it? Disinvestment in the public sector is a decision by the government to take funds out of public services, while keeping taxes for businesses and the wealthy low. Even though this has consequences for average people, Read more about disinvestment in the public sector and what it means.
What does finding paths to God mean? How does The Bhagavad Gita outline the many paths to god? The Bhagavad Gita makes it clear that all paths to God are equal, and all require selfless action. The Bhagavad Gita explains that by finding one, you can escape karma. Read more about The Bhagavad Gita and how it describes the many paths to God.