In the fast-paced world we live in, negotiation is an inevitable part of our daily interactions. Still, many of us experience a deep-seated fear of negotiation, aptly termed “negotiaphobia” by Don Hutson and George Lucas. The fear often stems from a misconception that negotiation is inherently confrontational, a win-lose battle where one party’s gain is […]
Words Into Works #108 | Resilience Through Vulnerability
In The Courage to Advance, authors Bonnie Hagemann, Lisa Pent, and the accomplished members of WomenExecs on Boards bring to light a transformative perspective on leadership and personal development. Through the compelling narratives of successful women in business, the book explores the profound concept of resilience through vulnerability. This big idea suggests that true resilience—often […]
Words Into Works #107 | Purposeful Practice
At the heart of Matthew Syed’s Bounce is a compelling argument against the myth of innate talent and a strong case for the role of purposeful practice in achieving excellence. Syed, an expert in the field of performance psychology, dismantles the common belief that elite performers are born with a natural gift. Instead, he presents […]
Words Into Works #106 | Failing Forward
John C. Maxwell’s Failing Forward presents a compelling argument: failure is not the opposite of success; it’s a part of it. When we redefine failure as a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block, explains Maxwell, we can all learn to succeed more effectively. Such an idea not only changes our perspective on failure but […]
Words Into Works #105 | The Invalidation Triple Threat
At the heart of many failing marriages, according to Matthew Fray in his book, This Is How Your Marriage Ends, lies a pervasive yet often overlooked issue: invalidation. Such an issue isn’t just about ignoring or dismissing your partner’s feelings. Rather, it’s a triple threat that undercuts the very foundation of trust and intimacy in […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- …
- 27
- Next Page »