The IRS $80 Billion Overhaul: Analyzing Its Pros and Cons

The IRS $80 Billion Overhaul: Analyzing Its Pros and Cons

Is the IRS $80 billion funding plan a good or bad idea? Who will the overhaul help or hurt? In a bid to revitalize its operations and tackle long-standing challenges, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a bold $80 billion, 10-year strategic plan for an extensive overhaul. The plan aims to address issues stemming from years of underfunding, staff shortages, and outdated technology. Read on to learn experts’ varied viewpoints on the pros and cons of the IRS $80 billion overhaul.

The 4 Different Types of Stories to Market Your Business

The 4 Different Types of Stories to Market Your Business

Do you have trouble connecting to your audience? What are the different types of stories you can use to attract customers? It can be intimidating to know how to choose the right story for the right occasion, especially when it comes to marketing. In Stories That Stick, Kindra Hall outlines four core stories that you can swap in depending on your audience and your intended goal. Below we’ll look at four stories every businessperson should have in their back pocket.

How to Improve Your Listening Skills: 4 Ways to Stop Missing Out

How to Improve Your Listening Skills: 4 Ways to Stop Missing Out

Do you ever check out in the middle of a conversation? How good are you at reading body language? In You’re Not Listening, Kate Murphy argues that listening skills are disappearing throughout society. She asserts that this has a disastrous impact because effective listening forms the foundation of healthy relationships, personal growth, and social cooperation. Read more to learn how to improve your listening skills with Murphy’s recommendations.

3 Simple Ways to Use Positive Reinforcement for Children

3 Simple Ways to Use Positive Reinforcement for Children

When and how should you praise your kids? When should you let natural consequences speak for you? In 1-2-3 Magic, clinical psychologist Thomas W. Phelan provides strategies for (1) stopping unwanted behavior, (2) helping kids initiate and sustain productive behaviors, and (3) fostering healthy parent-child relationships. The second part of his method entails a heavy dose of positivity. Keep reading to learn how to effectively use positive reinforcement for children.

The 3 Essential Components of a Story: What an Audience Expects

The 3 Essential Components of a Story: What an Audience Expects

What makes a story a story? What does your audience expect from your narrative? In his 2018 book Unleash the Power of Storytelling, speechwriter-turned-actor Rob Biesenbach asserts that you can make any message much more compelling by simply telling a story. Whether you’re writing a novel or preparing a toast, you can learn from his advice. Keep reading to learn the three necessary components of a story, no matter what your message is.

How to Breathe Less and Improve Respiratory Health

How to Breathe Less and Improve Respiratory Health

Why should you train yourself to take fewer breaths? How can you breathe less? Because modern society predisposes you to breathe too much, correcting this unhealthy habit requires you to deliberately train yourself to breathe less. The primary goal of this training is to build up your body’s tolerance to carbon dioxide, according to Patrick McKeown’s book The Oxygen Advantage. Continue reading to learn how to breathe less and improve your health.

The 2 Most Common Workflow Problems & How to Fix Them

The 2 Most Common Workflow Problems & How to Fix Them

What are the most common workflow problems? How can these problems lead to a complete standstill of work? How can they be overcome? According to the book The Phoenix Project, the two biggest workflow problems when it comes to IT departments are unexpected work and bottlenecks. Unexpected work often results in bandaid solutions and bottlenecks limit the speed of production. Here’s a deeper look at why these two workflow challenges are so problematic.