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Words Into Works #092 | The Five Buckets Principle

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In his book, The Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett discusses the profound concept of the “five buckets” that determine an individual’s professional potential. He introduces this idea with an anecdote about Elon Musk, emphasizing how people’s perceptions change based on the fullness of these buckets. The five essential buckets are: Knowledge. What you know […]

Words Into Works #091 | BANTA

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In his book Getting to Yes: Negotiating an Agreement Without Giving In, Roger Fisher addresses the challenges of negotiating when the other party has a stronger bargaining position. Fisher acknowledges that no strategy can ensure victory when all leverage lies with the opposition. Just as one cannot grow lilies in a desert, certain realities in […]

Words Into Works #090 | 10x Is Easier Than 2x

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In his book, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Dr. Benjamin Hardy discusses the transformative power of aiming for tenfold, rather than twofold, improvement. According to Hardy, doubling success often meets resistance, as people associate it with doubling their workload. The concept of 10x growth, however, fundamentally changes this mindset. It’s not about working harder, says Hardy, […]

Words Into Works #089 | The WRAP Process

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In their book Decisive, Chip and Dan Heath offer a framework for making better decisions called The WRAP Process. “To make better choices,” write the brothers, “we must avoid the most common decision-making biases.” While awareness of biases and irrationalities isn’t sufficient to avoid them, we can use The WRAP process to help us make […]

Words Into Works #088 | The Six Pillars of Resilience

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In her book Mindset Matters, Gemma Leigh Roberts highlights resilience as the quintessential skill for the evolving work landscape. After all, resilience facilitates overcoming challenges and fosters learning and growth from those experiences. “The construct of resilience can be complex to navigate,” writes Roberts. “It can be tricky to know where to start when focusing […]