In his book The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier suggests using the following seven questions to become a more effective coach. These questions work with anyone: colleagues, bosses, and family members. Ask them in order, one at a time.
Read MoreWhen you are self-deceived, the first step of recovery is to become aware of the deception. I’ve created this checklist of common symptoms to help me identify when I’m self-deceived so that I can get back to reality faster.
Read MoreI’ve converted my notes from How to Win Friend's and Influence People to a simple checklist that I can reference during my weekly reflections. Feel free to take this or repurpose it for your own use. It also serves as a quick summary of the book in case you find my notes a bit too dense.
Read MoreIn The Psychology of Human Misjudgment, Charlie outlines 25 human tendencies that can lead to poor decision-making. To combat these tendencies, he recommends making a checklist you can reference when you’re making an important decision. I’ve converted my notes to this simple checklist. I hope it helps me avoid bad decisions by helping me become aware of how these tendencies might be affecting me.
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