Posts Tagged ‘Self-Improvement’
Master Your Day: Tap Into the Power of Relentless Single-Tasking
One of the biggest companies in the world paid consultant Ivy Lee $500K for 15 minutes of productivity advice. Here’s what Ivy Lee told them to do.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Talk Like TED”
Carmine Gallo’s book “Talk Like TED” is packed with advice about how to become a better public speaker. Here are the highlights.
Read More37 Leadership Lessons Learned in 37 Years
Today I turn 37 years old. After years of leading teams and training managers, here are 37 of the best leadership lessons I’ve learned.
Read MoreBecome a Better Listener with the 3-Step ACE Method
Most listening advice is trite. Instead, try this new 3-step framework: listen with attention, curiosity, and empathy (ACE). Here’s how to do it.
Read MoreWhat Makes Listening So Difficult (and What Can We Do About It)?
Our entertainment-driven, dopamine-addicted, never-bored society has made listening harder than ever. Here are 3 tips to become a better listener.
Read MoreBook Summary: “The Obstacle Is the Way”
Ryan Holiday’s book “The Obstacle Is the Way” is a great gateway drug to Stoic philosophy. Here’s my brief summary & review of the book.
Read MoreThese Are My 10 Favorite Nonfiction Books from the 1,000+ Books I’ve Read in My Life
From the 1,000+ books I’ve read in my life, here are my ten favorite nonfiction books in order. I included a short summary and what makes each one unique.
Read MoreThis One Tip Will Improve Your Communication More Than Anything Else
Putting yourself in the recipient’s shoes & asking “What’s in it for me?” can help you write better emails, craft stronger pitches, & persuade more people.
Read MoreBook Summary: “Magic Words”
In “Magic Words,” Jonah Berger offers countless science-backed ways for persuading others and building stronger relationships.
Read MoreBook Summary: “The Comfort Crisis”
In “The Comfort Crisis,” Michael Easter challenges readers to re-evaluate our air-conditioned, comfy lives to instead pursue nature and novelty.
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