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Continuous Performance Management: How it Works

What is continuous performance management? How can you use continuous performance mangement to track your OKRs? Traditionally, performance was measured using annual or quarterly feedback review systems and meetings. With OKRs, companies can rely on a system of continuous performance management to track progress. This is a more effective way to track progress based on goals rather than the pressure of an annual review. Read more about the continuous performance management model below.

Is There a Secret Gospel of Mark? What Does it Mean?

What is the secret gospel of Mark? What can the suppressed gospels tell us about Jesus? The secret gospel of Mark is a gospel that some scholars and theologians believe exists, since the discovery of the suppressed gospel of Thomas. While there is no record of the secret gospel, it does raise the question of other suppressed texts. Read more to find out how the secret gospel of Mark can expose crucial information about Jesus.

Tips for How to Evaluate Employee Performance

Do you really know how to evaluate employee performance? Learning how to evaluate employee performance is an important part of any manager’s skills. Providing good evaluations is part of being a manager, and helps build a positive company culture. Keep reading to find out how to evaluate employee performance.

The Three-Fifths Compromise: Using Slaves for Votes

What is the Three-Fifths Compromise? How does Federalist 54 address this method of apportioning representatives in the House? The Three-Fifths Compromise was a deal struck to partially count enslaved people in a state’s population. This provided an advantage to Southern states in determining the number of House members. Read more about the Three-Fifths Compromise and Federalist 54.

Dr. Gary Habermas: Expert on Resurrection and Jesus

Who is Dr. Gary Habermas? What are his views on the resurrection, and what do these mean for those who seek evidence that Jesus existed? Dr. Gary Habermas is a resurrection expert and a formidable voice in Christian theology. He has frequently participated in high profile debates with atheists. Keep reading to find out what author Lee Strobel learned from Dr. Gary Habermas.

How Food Affects Your Body: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Do you know how food affects your body? How can you eat to maximize the good effects of food on the body? There are many ingredients in what you eat that determine how food affects your body. The Plant Paradox program focuses on one of these—lectins. Keep reading to see how food affects your body.

6 Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Characters

Who are The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian characters? What is each character’s role in the story? Each of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian characters plays an important role in Junior’s life and in the story. Junior values his friends and family and learns more about himself through these relationships. Keep reading to learn about all of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian characters.

Radical Transparency: What It Is and What It’s For

What is radical transparency? How does it work? How can you work toward radical transparency in your company? Radical transparency is a concept that encourages companies to let everyone have access to everything else. Ray Dalio believes that the principle of radical transparency encourages employees to feel empowered and in turn leads to more success. Read to find out more about radical transparency and how it works.

How to Focus Objectives and Create Amazing OKRs

What are OKR focus objectives? How can you use OKR focus goals to implement an OKR system? Choosing your OKR focus objectives allows you to decide on your priorities and frame your goals. OKR focus objectives also give you the tools to adjust your goals. Read more about OKR focus objectives and how they works.

Lifetime Appointments: Keeping Judges Independent

Why do judges get lifetime appointments? Are there any exceptions to being a judge for life? A lifetime appointment is given to federal judges to help keep them independent and out of the politics of elections. As long as they don’t do something egregious, their jobs are safe. Keep reading to understand the rationale for lifetime appointments.