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Do you want to know how to improve emotional intelligence? How can you use self-directed learning to achieve this goal? Probably the most important trait a leader can have is emotional intelligence. It’s so important because a leader who is in tune with both her and her team member’s emotions can create a harmonious work environment—which leads to success. Here are the five steps you can take to improve your emotional intelligence level.
How can relying on the sale of natural resources harm a country? Shouldn’t having an abundance of natural resources make an economy thrive? The natural resource curse is a paradox because countries that rely on selling expensive natural resources tend to have poorer economies. It’s often the governments that thrive off these resources—to the detriment of their people. Here’s everything you need to know about the natural resource curse.
Are you trying to become an emotionally intelligent leader? How can you create an emotionally intelligent culture at your company? In the book Primal Leadership, Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee explain that emotional intelligence in groups and organizations creates a harmonious work environment. They share clear steps on how to transform your company from one of discord to one of resonance. Here’s the Primal Leadership book advice on how to create an emotionally intelligent group.
Why are landlocked countries automatically at a disadvantage? Is there a way to overcome these disadvantages? Landlocked countries (countries surrounded by land on all sides) are at an automatic disadvantage. They lack access to waterways, and they’re at the mercy of the countries around them—good or bad. Luckily, there are a few things these countries can do to improve their situation. Continue reading to learn more about the disadvantages of landlocked countries.
Do you want your organization to become emotionally intelligent? How can you promote emotional intelligence at work? Changing an origination’s work culture is difficult, but the authors of Primal Leadership explain four steps to make your workplace more emotionally intelligent. This means that workers will have a better understanding of their own emotions and how to work with their coworkers. Here’s how to foster an emotionally intelligent workplace.
In what ways can poor governance affect a country? Why is it so difficult to reform these countries? The effects of poor governance can be seen on many fronts—corruption and poverty being the most prominent. The obvious solution would be to reform the governments of these countries, but it’s not that easy. Here’s why poor governance can be detrimental to a nation.
Does foreign aid work, or does it make situations worse? How can foreign aid be tailored to each country’s unique situation? British economist Paul Collier, the author of The Bottom Billion, argues that foreign aid can be helpful if it’s tailored to each country rather than applied in a one-size-fits-all manner. Here’s how countries can change their approach and make foreign aid work.
Does humanitarian military intervention actually work? Should the West be intervening in foreign military affairs? Military aid is a dicey topic. Some believe it works, while others are strictly against it. Economist Paul Collier, the author of The Bottom Billion, believes that it’s necessary for restoring order, keeping the peace, and protecting against coups. Here’s why Collier thinks military intervention is crucial in helping developing nations grow.
Do you want to make your business run more efficiently? What are some things you can do to increase the efficiency of your operations without compromising quality? In his book Profit First, Mike Michalowicz says that business owners should try to increase efficiency everywhere they can. Michalowicz recommends three mindsets to accomplish this: 1) don’t just think small, 2) solve a unique problem well, and 3) push sales after you adopt an innovation. Here’s how to improve business efficiency, according to Michalowicz.
What is management accounting? What are the three principles of management accounting? According to Mike Michalowicz, the author of Profit First, traditional management accounting has three basic principles. These principles have been used for years, and Michalowicz believes they are outdated. Here’s an overview of traditional management accounting principles, according to Michalowicz.