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Decision Inertia: Break Free and Find Success
In life, we often find ourselves stuck in a state of decision inertia, where we hesitate to make choices or take action. It’s that familiar feeling of being caught in a cycle of indecision, procrastination, and missed opportunities. But what causes decision inertia, and how can we break free from its grip? Understanding Decision Inertia…
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The Ladder of Inference: Climbing Towards a Better Understanding
We often make these decisions with incomplete knowledge. However, we make these judgments based on our biases and assumptions, even if we are not conscious of them. One tool that can help us navigate this cognitive minefield is the Ladder of Inference. Chris Argyris, business theorist, developed the Ladder of Inference to explain how we…
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8 Steps to Prepare for a Promotion
E.A.Fife
Life is an ever-changing and growing phenomenon. There is always a next step in life because life is never stagnant. In the workplace, change often comes from a desire to get a promotion. Promotions offer increased pay, stimulating challenges, greater influence, and decision-making authority. These benefits make a promotion enticing and a change worth pursuing.…
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11 Unsaid Rules of Workplace Etiquette
Many adults spend a significant amount of their lives in the workplace, either remotely or in person. One common reason that people leave the workplace is because of an environment that is unpleasant due to poor etiquette. Cultivating a positive workplace can increase employee loyalty and retention and overall well-being. There are certain unspoken etiquette…
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Stuck on a problem? The Solution is 5 Steps Away
You’re 45 minutes into a Teams Meeting discussing a challenging issue. It’s the third call of its kind. There is no solution in sight. Frustration is mounting on all sides. Disagreement is rampant. Everyone believes that their solution is right and they raise their defenses, prepped to battle it out until everyone else agrees. With…