I researched empathy as part of writing this article: Clarifying empathy so we can talk about it. There are as many definitions of empathy out there as there are words in this article. If you’d like to explore empathy further, here are some of my notes.
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Read MoreWhy I listed to it: I was doing some research for an article on trust and stumbled across Frances Frei’s brief TED talk on how to build (and rebuild trust). It left me wanting more. I reached out to Frances and asked her to point me to additional work she’d done on trust. She sent me this podcast which provides a framework for leadership built on a foundation of trust, love, and belonging.
Read MoreMy wife and I recently celebrated our 1-year anniversary. We’re starting to talk about the future of our family. So I’ve been researching relationship best practices this month. I stumbled across this episode in my podcast app.
Read MoreAfter I read 1,000 copies, I realized I needed to create an audience to ensure the success of my next book. I bought this book to learn how to build an online audience. I chose it due the 100+ 5-star reviews on Amazon.
Read MoreI was considering whether to take on a consulting project. I wanted to make sure I had a solid sales and service plan before I started the project and negotiated compensation. I selected this book because it came highly recommended from a trusted friend.
Read MoreI’m considering writing another book, and I want to make sure I have a solid marketing plan before I start writing. I selected this book because it has over 300 5-star reviews on amazon.
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