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What’s the purpose of examining your life? Do your current circumstances reflect your goals? Making changes in your life doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes time to reflect on your behaviors and habits that need to be transformed in order to become the best version of yourself. Let’s look at how to examine your life to make some great improvements, as advised in Built Through Courage by Dave Hollis.
What does a psychologically safe work environment look like? How can you encourage an environment of psychological safety? When a workplace doesn’t feel psychologically safe, employees will hesitate to speak up and participate. Leadership Is Language by L. David Marquet encourages leaders to break down barriers that employees are afraid to destroy themselves. Find out more on how to create a work environment that’s psychologically safe enough for your employees to participate in.
What’s the key to getting rid of bad thoughts? How should you remind yourself that you’re a worthy and capable person? The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins says that giving yourself a high five is the boost of confidence that you need every day, but sometimes negative thoughts are too loud to overcome. To challenge them, she offers a three-step process to help you. Discover how to get rid of bad thoughts and turn your day around.
What’s the problem with pride in a business setting? How can failing actually help you? Confidence is a great thing to have as a leader or entrepreneur, but it’s another thing to be too prideful. According to The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham, pride can cloud your judgment on important decisions that increase risk for your company. Let’s look at why pride can turn into a problem for leaders.
When you observe others, what do you learn? What kind of people should you seek to learn from? In The Analects, Confucius discusses the importance of learning from other people. This might be through an actual teacher-learner dynamic or simply through observation. He says it’s important to learn from the right people, and he explains how you can find them. Keep reading for advice from Confucius on how to learn from others.
Do you know how to write an effective speech? When and how should you use stories and visual aids? How should transitions be structured? According to John C. Maxwell, even experienced speakers prepare extensively before speaking in front of an audience. Of course, preparation includes the actual writing of your speech. Maxwell describes several steps for turning your research and preparation into a memorable message. Continue reading for Maxwell’s expert recommendations that you can put to work for you right away.
Who influenced Jimmy Carter as much as his parents did? Why did his naval service end prematurely? We all think of Jimmy Carter as a president and humanitarian, but sometimes we forget that he served in the US Navy in the first part of his career. Biographer Jonathan Alter recounts Carter’s naval service in his book His Very Best. Read more to learn about Jimmy Carter in the Navy.
Does your mind tend to get stuck in negative places? Do you feel like you’re not really able to be yourself and thrive in your own way? Gay Hendricks uses the term “Genius Zone” to refer to the mind-body space that you enter when two conditions are met: You’re doing what you love to do, and you’re using your skills to make a positive impact in the world. This, he says, is where you should devote your time and attention. Continue reading to learn the three benefits of doing what you love and making a difference in the process.
Are your employees failing to work as a team? How should you encourage participation to get the job done? While working on a team project, your first collaboration session with your team involves weighing your options and deciding upon a course of action. Leadership Is Language by L. David Marquet suggests a few ways to communicate open participation during these sessions. Discover how to encourage participation and invite honesty in the workplace.
Do you want to become a better version of yourself? What’s the number one way to make necessary changes in life? Change is possible, but only if you believe it is. Otherwise, you’ll never grow beyond the circumstances you’re living in. Luckily, Built Through Courage by Dave Hollis has tips to help you believe in change. Continue reading for tips on changing your current circumstances.