Infojunkie6 days agoForget being nice at work and do these 5 science-backed things insteadverified_publisherFast Company - By Tomas Chamorro-PremuzicGood organizational citizenship is a key ingredient of your job performance, and being rewarding to deal with is a strong and consistent predictor of success. Oscar Wilde once noted that “some people bring happiness wherever they go, others, whenever they go.” The difference between these two types …
Infojunkie3 days agoIntelligence is overrated. Here’s how to really spot someone who can succeedverified_publisherFast Company - By Next Big Idea ClubTyler Cowan and Daniel Gross explain that intelligence and success in the endeavor are remarkably weakly correlated so here’s what to focus on instead. Tyler Cowen holds the Holbert C. Harris chair in economics at George Mason University. He is the bestselling author of numerous books, and has …
Infojunkie5 days agoTry Holding Your Hands Like This If You Want To Be A Persuasive SpeakerHuffPost - Monica TorresThese five subtle hand gestures can make a big impact on others. When you are talking to others, you may notice that you flap or wave a hand to emphasize a point. But does it matter if you remember to add a hand flourish? Turns out, they can make a big difference if you want to leave a memorable …
InfojunkieTry these 5 supremely simple strategies to solve any problem from disagreements to projectsverified_publisherFast Company - By Next Big Idea ClubGood puzzlers don’t fall in love with their hypotheses. They keep their beliefs provisional, open to new evidence. They embrace the eraser and delete key. A. J. Jacobs is an editor for Esquire. As a journalist and author, he is known for putting himself in the role of test subject as he embarks on …
InfojunkieGrowth Mindset Is Crucial for Success, But This is Why Elite Performers Also Embrace a Small Dose of Fixed Mindset to Achieve Huge Goalsverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jeff HadenWhere success is concerned, growth and fixed mindset aren't an either/or proposition. Instead, you need a bit of both. According to research on achievement and success by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, most people embrace -- whether consciously or not -- one of two mental perspectives where …
InfojunkieYour brain can actually hijack your success. Here’s how to retrain itverified_publisherFast Company - By Jasmine Quinn—AtlassianBy establishing new habits and patterns of thinking, we can keep our amygdalas in check and tackle difficult situations with our best foot forward. Have you ever had an overwhelming physical reaction during a difficult conversation? Maybe you’ve broken out in a cold sweat when confronting an …
