14 min read ⌚ The Modern Denial of Human Nature No matter what they say, a large part of who you are is due to your genes – and there’s nothing you can do to change that. Sounds scary? Steven Pinker doesn’t think so. And he explains why in: The Blank Slate. Who Should Read “The […]
14 min read ⌚ Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious Think you know yourself? Think again! Timothy D. Wilson’s research into the adaptive unconscious uncovers a startling truth: We are all Strangers to Ourselves. Who Should Read “Strangers to Ourselves”? And Why? Timothy D. Wilson is a professor at the University of Virginia and one of the foremost […]
6 min read ⌚ Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations As his life is nearing to its inevitable end, John McCain feels the pressing need to cast a candid eye on all the good he had the privilege of experiencing and all the mistakes that he, unfortunately, made. The result? “The Restless Wave,” […]
3 min read ⌚ Know thyself, then go out and conquer the world! Read “StrenghtsFinder 2.0” to find your strengths and find a way to build on them so that you can match your true potential. About Tom Rath Tom Rath is a bestselling author that specializes in innovative business thinking and uses his expertise to […]
4 min read ⌚ The World’s Most Popular Emotional Intelligence Test By now, you’re more than aware that there are many types of intelligence. And that the standard intelligence quotient (IQ) is not enough to measure most of your capacities. In other words, you don’t Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves to tell you that one of […]
3 min read ⌚ Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership Have you ever thought of Jesus as the perfect leader? Well, Laurie Beth Jones has. So, it isn’t at all surprising that her book is called “Jesus CEO.” And, well, it’s enlightening in more than one way. About Laurie Beth Jones Laurie Beth Jones is a […]
6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: Written by world-renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp, “The Creative Habit” brushes off the nature vs. nurture debate, revealing how strict routines, organized effort, and a host of creative exercises may help almost everyone achieve greatness. Learn It and Use It for Life Stuck in a creative rut? Having troubles with organization […]
6 min read ⌚ How Dead Ends Become New Paths, aka A Guide to Discovering Your Next Career Path Feeling stuck in life? Regardless of what you do, you can’t make any move in the right direction? Probably you’re at an impasse. And in “Getting Unstuck,” Timothy Butler has the upside for you! He thinks […]
4 min read ⌚ A Survival Guide For Handling Any Employee The negative people, the bullies, the social maniacs have bad manners. Companies know very well that every department is not deprived of these complicated characters. The author gives a few tips on how to handle them. Who Should Read “Managing Difficult People”? And Why? Probably […]
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