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Lessons from the Book πŸ“š Strength Finder 2

Strength finder 2 by Tom Rath “Why focus on what’s wrong when you can focus on what’s right?” “Almost every self–discovery program or book ever published focuses on fixing a problem, i.e., working out something wrong and learning how to change it. Indeed this is a negative way to think! Why not turn that around and focus on the good things, working to emphasize them instead? “Strengths Finder 2.0” is the second edition of the assessment, based on the work of Donald O. Clifton (1924–2003). Clifton was the founder of “Strengths Finder” and hugely respected in the psychology field within the U.S. Tom Rath took the teachings of Clifton and teamed up with researchers and scientists, aiming to help more people understand their strengths and how to enhance them.” “The aim of Strengths Finder was to bring awareness to what is right rather than what is wrong. We don’t always need to try and fix things or focus on shortcomings. If you do this, it can quickly become highly negative, almost obsess...

Lessons from the Book πŸ“š betrayal

Overview Donald Trump, the forty-fifth president of the United States, is regarded as one of the most influential but chaotic presidents in history. What was his downfall really like? Political journalist Jonathan Karl wrote Betrayal as a documentation of Trump’s final days as president. He knew Trump better than any other reporter in the White House, and had a front-row seat to the final showdown of his presidency. Karl details the events leading up to the 2020 election and subsequent attack on the US Capitol by angry Trump supporters on January 6, 2021. From crazy loyal personnel to alleged treachery, Karl explores it all. Big Promotion On February 20, 2020, as the COVID-19 outbreak was starting to look more menacing, President Donald Trump still was not concerned with the worldwide spread of the virus. He instead met with Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney to put Johnny McEntee in charge of the Presidential Personnel Office. McEntee was Trump’s “body guy” who carried his bags wherever he ...

Lessons from The πŸ“• Book Effective Decision Making

Decisions are the seeds of success Everyone knows that we live in a fast paced world. It's good in some ways because we get to enjoy more comfort and speed than people who were here centuries before us. But with every merit comes a demerit. The nature of our world demands that decisions are made quickly. This is especially true for those in management. Those who know their business and industry inside out will be better positioned to make good decisions when the need arises. Daily, we're faced with situations that require immediate decisions. We're smart enough to know that good decisions are hard to come by when under pressure. But since it's not in our power to slow down the pace of business, the obvious question becomes: How do we manage this paradox and ensure we make the best possible decisions in record time?That's what this summary is all about. The chapters you're about to read will teach you strategies and techniques to help you make stunning decisions ...