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The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks: Overview & Takeaways

Do you feel unfulfilled in life? Does it seem like you’re wasting your time and squandering your potential? You can spend your time thinking about the things you can control or the things you can’t. Stanford-trained psychologist Gay Hendricks writes that the way to be happy is to let go of the things you can’t control and instead devote your time and energy to things you can change. Continue reading for an overview of Hendricks’s book The Genius Zone.

How to Learn From Others: Practical Advice From Confucius

When you observe others, what do you learn? What kind of people should you seek to learn from? In The Analects, Confucius discusses the importance of learning from other people. This might be through an actual teacher-learner dynamic or simply through observation. He says it’s important to learn from the right people, and he explains how you can find them. Keep reading for advice from Confucius on how to learn from others.

How to Write an Effective Speech: Tips From John C. Maxwell

Do you know how to write an effective speech? When and how should you use stories and visual aids? How should transitions be structured? According to John C. Maxwell, even experienced speakers prepare extensively before speaking in front of an audience. Of course, preparation includes the actual writing of your speech. Maxwell describes several steps for turning your research and preparation into a memorable message. Continue reading for Maxwell’s expert recommendations that you can put to work for you right away.

3 Benefits of Doing What You Love: Life in the Genius Zone

Does your mind tend to get stuck in negative places? Do you feel like you’re not really able to be yourself and thrive in your own way? Gay Hendricks uses the term “Genius Zone” to refer to the mind-body space that you enter when two conditions are met: You’re doing what you love to do, and you’re using your skills to make a positive impact in the world. This, he says, is where you should devote your time and attention. Continue reading to learn the three benefits of doing what you love and making a difference in the process.

How to Encourage Participation in a Collaborative Project

Are your employees failing to work as a team? How should you encourage participation to get the job done? While working on a team project, your first collaboration session with your team involves weighing your options and deciding upon a course of action. Leadership Is Language by L. David Marquet suggests a few ways to communicate open participation during these sessions. Discover how to encourage participation and invite honesty in the workplace.

Confucius Weighs in on the Importance of Hard Work in Life

Do you feel guilty when you know you could have done more? Could you be more productive if you arranged your life differently? In The Analects, Confucius teaches that good people work hard. So, if you want to be a decent person and live a meaningful life, you must put your mind to everything you do and give it your best. Continue reading to learn about the importance of hard work in life, according to Confucius.

How to Find Fulfillment in Life: 11 Ways to Live in the Genius Zone

Do you spend your days doing work that’s not a good use of your skills? Do you spend your nights worrying that you won’t reach your potential? Psychologist Gay Hendricks asserts that genius isn’t just a matter of skill; it’s also about how you do the things you love and the depth of attention you devote to the tasks that are most satisfying to you. That’s why he recommends that you devote your time to creative work in your Genius Zone. Read more to learn how to find fulfillment in life and bring happiness to others by living in the Genius

How to Choose a Topic for a Speech by Teaming Up With Others

Have you been asked to give a speech? Are you seeking out opportunities to improve your public speaking skills? Public speaking expert John C. Maxwell shares advice on how to choose a topic for a speech in his book The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication. He recommends that you don’t go it alone; rather, you should find a few people who will brainstorm with you. Read more to learn how to find the right people and, together, come up with winning ideas for your speech.

Why Reflection at Work Is Crucial for Project Management

What’s the importance of reflection at work? Does every project need time for regrouping? Without deliberate time for reflection, you risk getting stuck with a bad decision or missing out on valuable insights for improvement. In your post-execution collaboration session, L. David Marquet’s book Leadership Is Language advises you to celebrate the completion of an experiment and encourages reflection. We’ll discuss both of these actions in more depth.

The Zone of Genius: Where Your Passions & Skills Meet

What’s your particular genius? Have you experienced true creativity and contentment? In The Genius Zone, psychologist Gay Hendricks writes that the best way to stop living an unfulfilling life is to start tapping into your creativity. This happens in the Genius Zone. Hendricks discusses what it is, what’s unique about it, and how to recognize what’s in your zone of genius. Read on to learn about this special place where your passions and skills meet to serve others and bring you fulfillment.