Do you know how words that you use influence others? Are you interested in persuasion and marketing techniques? Then you should pick up Sold on Language by Julie Sedivy and Greg Carlson.
Leadership story: Are you actually creating extra value or just think you do
There is a difference in working hard and working smart. Creating extra or added value is more than doing what you are told to do. Read the story for more.
Wisdom story: Lies, a destroyed reputation and fitting punishment
Words have the power to destroy a reputation someone was building for his whole lifetime. The sad part is that no one checks if they are true.
Story about change: A mustang’s prison becomes its new comfort zone
Your habits and mindset will determine if you end up living or dreaming of a better life. To live it, “step” into a new comfort zone that will enable you to do so.
Inspirational story: Paid in full with a glass of milk a true story of kindness
In this short true story of a young struggling boy trying to make it in the world, you will get too read how a little bit of kindness can make a difference.
Mindset story: Consequences of the battle between the snake and a saw
Today’s story is about anger and the consequences of not correctly responding to it. With the right mindset, you can prevent unnecessary mistakes and pain.
Wisdom story: Why does a lion tamer use a chair to control a lions focus?
To be successful you need to learn to focus on one thing. Doing many things means you’re not doing any of them. Sometimes you have to decide what not to do.
Story about happiness: The unhappy crow that compared to everyone else
Do not compare yourself with others based on what you see on the outside. You never know what they had to sacrifice to live the life they live now.
Wisdom story: The king, the con artist, the chessboard and rice
The chessboard and rice story demonstrates the consequences of exponential growth. It also shows how to solve a problem thinking outside the box.
Leadership story: Why to join in and help your team no matter who you are
A short story that shows the difference between a leader or a boss. No matter a person’s rank or public stature a true leader will join in and help when the team needs it.