4 min read ⌚ The Startling Effect Other People Have on You, From the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond – and What to Do About It Behind every great man, they say, there’s a great woman. Well, in “The Power of the Other,” Dr. Henry Cloud, says that there are also parents, siblings, and numerous […]
Category: Soft Skills
The Danger of a Single Story Summary
4 min read ⌚ ”Audi altera partem” may not mean that much to you, but it is the basis of equity and almost any justice system in the world. Translated from Latin, it means: “let the other side be heard as well.” Many times, over and over again – adds Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in her 2009 […]
Monday Morning Leadership Summary
The Ant and the Elephant Summary
3 min read ⌚ Leadership for the Self Your daily behaviors and thoughts are mainly a product of your subconscious. To change your life for the better it is crucial to learn how to become the master of your mind. About Vince Poscente Vince Poscente is an author, a speaker, and a former ski racer. “The […]
The Better Angels of Our Nature Summary
4 min read ⌚ Why Violence Has Declined “The Better Angels of Our Nature” is an intriguing book in which the author shares his thoughts about the violence in this world. This book offers some reliable theories and proven facts that illustrate how we managed to decrease its impact and control its influence. About Steven Pinker […]
Everyday Greatness Summary
3 min read ⌚ Inspiration for a Meaningful Life You do not have to be rich and famous to be great. All you need to do is follow a few principles, which will shape your “ordinary” life into a great one. About Stephen R. Covey Stephen R. Covey is a writer who established himself as one […]
How to Talk to Anyone Summary
3 min read ⌚ 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships Rarely anyone is born charismatic. But charisma is a trait that can be developed. And “How to Talk to Anyone” can show you how you can develop it to create a lasting impression and build great relationships. About Leil Lowndes Leil Lowndes is […]
Talent Is Never Enough Summary
4 min read ⌚ Discover the Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent “Talent Is Never Enough” – says John C. Maxwell. Because talent is only the starting point in business – adds Irving Berlin. Learn how to walk the rest of the road from one of the people who should know it best. About […]
StandOut Summary
4 min read ⌚ The Groundbreaking New Strengths Assessment from the Leader of the Strengths Revolution As Sun Tzu said thousands of years ago, the best way to be ahead of your competition is to know your strengths and use your competitions’ weaknesses. “StandOut” by Marcus Buckingham is one of the best books out there about […]
How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends Summary
5 min read ⌚ Talk to Anyone, Anywhere – Online or in Person For some people, starting a conversation is the second most difficult thing on this planet; which is the reason why, to them, making a friend is the most difficult one. Don Gabor, in “How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends” tries to […]
