The World's Best Book Summaries
Is focus an innate ability or something you need to learn? What are the benefits of living a more focused life? The Power of Unwavering Focus explores Dandapani’s advice for better focus and the many benefits of a focused life. He also explains how living a focused life brings you a greater sense of purpose and improved work performance. Read below for a brief overview of Dandapani’s The Power of Unwavering Focus.
Are you constantly distracted? How can you be more focused? In The Power of Unwavering Focus, Dandapani provides methods for directing your awareness to increase your focus over time. You’ll also discover how to develop willpower, an essential skill for practicing focus. Keep reading to learn how to be more focused.
Are you pulled away by distractions? How does willpower redirect your focus? To deal with distractions, you need the complementary tool of willpower: a source of mental strength you can call on when a task requires more effort. Much like focus, willpower is an ability that you can develop through practice. Continue reading to learn how to develop willpower with Dandapani’s advice from The Power of Unwavering Focus.
Why do people recommend Amy Cuddy’s power pose as a confidence booster? How does posing like a superhero make you feel like one? Amy Cuddy is known for her “power pose” strategy, which is a physical stance that increases the feeling of presence. Her book Presence talks about how the feeling of being “powerful” calms the mind and increases self-assurance. Check out more on Cuddy’s power pose research and the ongoing debate over the effectiveness of the pose.
How do you choose between options? What is rational choice theory, and what does it have to do with the way you make decisions? Rationality by Steven Pinker is both a call to action and a how-to manual for thinking and acting more rationally. Pinker explains that economists, philosophers, and others have defined rationality using rational choice theory. Continue reading to learn what this theory is and how it applies to your everyday life.
What is the importance of presence? How does presence strengthen your creative and communication skills? Social psychologist Amy Cuddy asserts that presence has numerous benefits. These include proactivity and taking on challenges, improving your ability to build trust, enabling you to think creatively, and increasing your resilience even when things don’t go your way. Continue reading for in-depth reasons why you’ll benefit from having presence.
Is your mind burdened by self-doubt in front of others? How can you have presence? According to Amy Cuddy, “presence” is having faith in your abilities and feeling comfortable in your own skin, which naturally leads to an easy, confident mindset. She adds in her book Presence that when you embody presence, you exhibit agency over your self-expression. Find out how to have presence and remove a negative mindset.
Is exercise a boring chore you have to push through? How can you enjoy working out? Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch explores how exercise, and finding joy in moving your body, can enhance your relationship with food. The number one strategy they recommend is changing your attitude about exercise. Read below to learn how to enjoy working out so you can improve your relationship with your body and food.
What’s the difference between job satisfaction and workplace satisfaction? Why are both so important? Employee experience expert Russ Laraway says that employee engagement is at an all-time low and that ineffective management is the culprit. He explains what employee engagement means and how to measure it in a meaningful way that helps managers know how to draw the best out of their employees. Keep reading to learn how to measure employee engagement and, as a result, measure your effectiveness as a manager.
How can you reach your full leadership potential? Do you love the work you do? In order to reach your full leadership potential, you must do work that you enjoy. The next parts of the journey include overcoming any fears of success and encouraging those around you to achieve their own goals. Continue reading to learn how to reach your full potential as a leader.