For 20 years or so that people have been saying “You get further by building on your strengths than trying to improve your weaknesses.” [Read more…] about Why You Must Work on Your Weaknesses
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Focus on Strengths that Support Roles, Not Job Titles
We may have reached the silly season on job titles.
I’ve met a 20-year-old who is a “VP of Optimization” of a 3-person company with no revenue. I’ve met a “Jr. Logistics Manager” who oversees 420 employees with a $580 million budget. One man introduced himself as “Chief Culture Inspirer” during a plane flight, and all I could muster was, “Huh? What’s that?” [Read more…] about Focus on Strengths that Support Roles, Not Job Titles
Communicadabra: The Magic of Communication – Erik Tyler
This is a guest post from Erik Tyler. He is an author, speaker, blogger, mentor, family advocate, educator, people lover, creative force, conversationalist, problem solver, chance-taker, noticer, and lover of life. He has been teaching language and communication skills in innovative ways for more than 25 years, and lives in the Boston area of Massachusetts.
I’ve kept my own personal blog for years now. But being my first guest post with Adam’s team here, I thought I’d start with something deceptively simple and fundamental – and yet utterly mind blowing. In fact, I’d be willing to bet good money that most people have never considered what I’m about to say. This means that you are in for a potentially life-altering shift in perception. And that excites me. In all honesty, I get excited every time I think about the truth of what follows.
I trust you will be excited right along with me by the time we’re done here.
EXPLORATION
Before you continue reading, I’d like you to actually pause and answer a question. If circumstances allow, I’d even encourage you to write down your response to this question. Why? Because exploration is the first step to discovery. Studies prove without a doubt that learners who are allowed to explore a topic – to try solving it based on what they already know or believe – experience deeper learning and memory. And in order to really grasp and master a skill, we have to define terms and understand core purposes and goals.
Here’s my question:
What is the purpose of language and communication?
Take a moment to answer this foundational question now. Then continue reading.
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