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What does design in the real world look like? How does design thinking manifest in the objects you use in everyday life? You might not realize it, but you interact with design in the real world every day. Everything from doorknobs to your smartphone has been designed. Read more about design in the real world and how it works.
What are the types of interruptions? How do you manage each of these types? There are three types of interruptions that waste time: phone, email, and in-person interruptions. There are ways to manage each one. Keep reading to learn about the three types of interruptions and how to handle them.
Are you trying to build a culture of candor in your organization? Do you need Radical Candor resources to help you with the feedback process? A culture of radical candor includes giving and receiving direct and helpful feedback. These Radical Candor resources will show how to start the process by asking for feedback. Keep reading for some Radical Candor resources on requesting feedback.
What is quiet listening and how is it different from loud listening? How does listening effectively help you to become a better manager? Quiet listening is using your silence to create a space in the conversation for others. Loud listening is saying things that encourage people to speak up or push back. Keep reading for more about loud and quiet listening styles and how to use them.
What was the Matt Lauer scandal? How long have NBC known and have they deliberately covered it up? The Matt Lauer scandal broke when Brooke Nevils told investigative reporter Ronan Farrow about Lauer’s ongoing sexual abuse. As it turned out, dozens of other women had been reporting Lauer’s behavior to higher-ups at NBC for years, but nothing came of it. Read more about Matt Lauer scandal and how NBC News covered it up.
What is the goal hierarchy? How can you use the hierarchy to achieve all the things you want to in life? The goal hierarchy is the act of prioritizing some goals over others. That way, you can spend less time and effort on lower-level goals and more time on higher-level goals. Read more about the goal hierarchy and what it means.
What is the Larry Nassar case? Why did it take so long for him to get convicted of his sexual assault crimes? Larry Nassar was a USA Gymnastics team physician who was convicted on federal charges of child molestation. Allegations against Nassar had been brought to people of power at least 14 times. However, Larry Nassar’s case was unnoticed for over 20 years. Keep reading for more about the Larry Nassar case, including allegations and why it took so long to catch him.
What are personal and social competence in the context of emotional intelligence? How do they come together to make up the EQ construct? In Emotional Intelligence 2.0, personal and social competence are the umbrella terms for the four dimensions of the EQ construct. Personal competence encompasses self-awareness and self-management. Social competence is composed of social awareness and relationship management. Keep reading for more about personal and social competence.
Should you automate your business? What are the benefits of automating, and how do you accomplish it? In The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss describes why you should automate your business and the steps for how to do it. By automating, you’ll cut out a lot of work. Read more about how to automate your business processes and free up more of your time.
What are common coins? What can they tell us about how people perceive information? We use common coins in everyday life. Yet, most people don’t know what’s actually on the coin. We recognize them by simple, fast methods like size and weight, rather than looking at images, codes, or patterns. Read more about head knowledge versus knowledge of the world using the example of common coins.