Six-Minute X-Ray by Chase Hughes: Book Overview

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Have you ever wished you could learn everything about someone simply by looking at them? What’s Six-Minute X-Ray by Chase Hughes about?  In Six-Minute X-Ray, behavior analyst Chase Hughes says that you can learn everything about a person without talking to them. His Six-Minute X-Ray (SMX) system allows you to rapidly gain deep insight into who someone really is, based on their behavior, speech, and mannerisms. Read below for a brief overview of Six-Minute X-Ray.

How to Create a Positive Working Environment (3 Strategies)

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Could your work environment use an upgrade? What are the main strategies for creating a space of positivity? Going above and beyond in fulfilling customer desires is vital for any organization striving to provide exceptional service. But savvy leadership also plays a key role in steering the company in a positive direction. Here’s how to create a positive working environment that’s fully committed to delighting customers.

How to Overcome Perfectionism & Accept Your Flaws

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Why do you need to accept your flaws? How can you overcome a desire to be perfect? To stay focused on your goals, you need to acknowledge your flaws. Adam Grant explains that many people suffer from perfectionism, which counterintuitively prevents them from doing their best work. Keep reading to learn how to overcome perfectionism so you can continue your personal growth.

Matt Ridley’s Climate Change Position: No Green Energy

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Why does Matt Ridley think we shouldn’t rush into green energy? What is his solution for the climate change crisis? Matt Ridley urges caution and restraint in response to climate change. He argues that we should fully consider the risks of reacting too hastily or zealously in our efforts to mitigate the effects of a warming planet. Let’s explore Matt Ridley’s climate change opinion, and how he thinks we can defeat it.

Starting Your Spiritual Journey: Tap Into 4 Universal Powers

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Do you want to improve a specific area of your life? What are the four universal powers that everybody can tap into? In their book The Tools, Phil Stutz and Barry Michels argue that universal powers help you fulfill your potential and improve the lives of everyone around you. Each universal power supports your growth in a different area of your life. Keep reading to learn more about how these universal powers can help start your spiritual journey.

The Top 2 Ways to Motivate Your Staff to Meet Company Goals

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Does your staff seem unmotivated? Why do employees need to clear vision of the company’s objectives? Horst Schulze believes that too many managers view their employees as reluctant workers who need to be pushed or coerced into action. Instead, he argues that leaders get better results if they inspire their employees to want to work hard. Check out a couple of ways to motivate your staff to accomplish your goals.

The 3 Benefits of Asking for Help on Your Self-Improvement Journey

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How can other people help you on your journey of personal growth? What are the benefits of asking for help? However you optimize your training, reaching your full potential is much more difficult when you try to do it alone. Adam Grant explains that other people can assist your personal growth by giving you guidance, inspiring a sense of purpose in you, and working with you as a team. Let’s explore these three benefits in more detail.

The Power of Pain: How to Train Yourself to Accept Discomfort

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What kind of pain is beneficial? How can you embrace pain instead of pushing it away? To help you overcome your limiting fear of pain, Phil Stutz and Barry Michels explain that you should train yourself to embrace pain enthusiastically. Accepting pain helps you step out of your comfort zone and try new things that open doors to opportunities. Let’s take a closer look at the power of pain on your spiritual or psychological journey of self-improvement.