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• Why You Are Bad At Spotting Liars

  By Tomas Kucera on July 13, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  How do you know whether someone lies to you? You don’t. And that is okay. Use the truth-default setting that nature programmed you with and learn to trust people. It will help you build stronger relationships.

• Historical Take On Cultural Differences

  By Tomas Kucera on July 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  When you work with people from cultural background, go slow, listen, ask questions, make no assumptions, and try hard to understand. You may realize that your ways would lead to disaster. Having the humility and mental flexibility to see the world through the eyes of others and adjusting your behavior accordingly is the skill you want to cultivate.

• Stop Hiring For Cultural Fit, Do This Instead

  By Tomas Kucera on June 27, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Instead of hiring those similar to you, hire those whose values align with the company’s values, regardless of their cultural and educational background and lifestyle choices. When values drive your interview process, you still hire the right people, but they won’t be all the same.

• The Hidden Costs Of Employee Turnover

  By Tomas Kucera on June 20, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  When you play with the numbers, you may discover that a replacement of a skilled employee can cost you between 1.5 to 2 times their annual salary, or even more.

• Using The Arts To Recharge

  By Tomas Kucera on June 13, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Relaxing doesn’t necessarily recharge your energy. Whether you want to relax is a personal choice. Recharging is about activities that fill you with energy. Being able to recharge is not a choice. You have to learn to do it if you want to accomplish anything.

• How To Develop Good Judgment

  By Tomas Kucera on June 6, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  With solid critical thinking, you won’t be at the mercy of those trying to take advantage of you. You won’t accept what you hear or read blindly. You will have your life under your control.

• Passion Is The Key To Happiness, Or Is It?

  By Tomas Kucera on May 30, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Obsessive passion leads to conflict between work and other life activities. It doesn’t lead to satisfaction. It leads to burnout. On the other hand, harmonious passion leads to work satisfaction, which is an excellent antidote to burnout.

• How To Use Mindfulness In Arguments And Decision Making

  By Tomas Kucera on May 23, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  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.

• The Menace Of The Golden Handcuffs

  By Tomas Kucera on May 16, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Smart companies will not only retain you but keep you engaged and challenged. Beware of those who feel that by throwing money at you, they retained you. Your body didn’t walk away, though your soul and mind might have.

• Why Is Your Intuition Failing You?

  By Tomas Kucera on May 9, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  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.

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