Communication shouldn’t be efficient. It should be effective. The talking stick is an excellent exercise in both communication and mindfulness. It is inclusive, removes ego, creates respect, and leads to results.
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Why Is Your Intuition Failing You?
Intuition works only in a stable environment so you can learn the patterns. If you are a novice, or the environment is changing then ignore your gut and go with data and algorithms instead.
How To Achieve Optimal Experience
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, in his book Flow, talks about the psychology of happiness. He suggests that one of the first things you need to do on the road towards fulfilling and successful life and overcoming anxieties and stresses is to become… Read More ›
How Is IKEA Making You Feel Great
Have you ever heard of IKEA? I guess you have. Have you ever heard about the IKEA effect? I guess you may have missed that one. And yet, it plays an important role in getting more satisfaction from your life…. Read More ›
How To Negotiate Like A Pro: Never Compromise
In the previous articles of the series, I talked about the importance of preparation, why it is critical to truly listen, and how to understand your opponent at the negotiating table. Today I will talk about why going for a… Read More ›
How To Negotiate Like A Pro: Understand Your Opponent
In the first article of the series, I talked about what things you need to do to enter the negotiation and be successful. Now let’s talk about the importance of understanding the person you are negotiating with. You know what… Read More ›
How To Negotiate Like A Pro: Prepare
As we go through our lives, we negotiate all the time. It is because we constantly want something. We want to buy a house. We want to get a salary increase. We want our kid to go to bed. We… Read More ›
Managing Change In 8 Simple Steps
Change is part of life. And that applies especially to the fast-paced environment of modern business. You need to constantly adapt to ever-changing market conditions, requirements of your customers, and the needs of your suppliers and employees. People hate change…. Read More ›
How To Achieve Your Goals: Have A Routine
In the previous articles of the series (Know Your Priorities and Remove Distractions), I talked about motivation, how it is overrated and that you don’t need it to achieve your goals. I also talked about the importance to focus on… Read More ›
How To Achieve Your Goals: Remove Distractions
In the previous article of the series, I talked about motivation and how it is overrated. You don’t need motivation to achieve your goals. You just need to get started. I also talked about the importance to focus on the… Read More ›
