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Change and Learning

Learning and change are a never-ending cycle. We change because of what we learn and then we learn anew based on how we've changed. We can be controlled by this cycle, reacting to circumstance and learning to get by. Or, we can use it as our superpower -

Learn Your Own Language on Duolingo

I've written before about my language-learning journey and how I use Duolingo and spaced repetition in my daily practice. Recently, I started doing occasional lessons with my girlfriend, a native Spanish speaker. We started out by doing some Italian lessons (a language she is learning), and then she

Psychological Safety: What it is and Why it Matters

Psychological safety is a term that refers to the feeling of trust and support within a team or organization. It's the sense that you can be yourself, speak up, and share a new idea without fear of negative consequences. Research has shown that psychological safety is essential for

Enneagram 8 in Relationships

Enneagram 8, also known as the Challenger, is a personality type characterized by confidence, assertiveness, and a desire for control. As someone with an Enneagram type eight personality, you may tend to approach relationships with a direct and straightforward style, and value close, intimate connections with others. However, you may

Self-Managed Teams: Balancing Autonomy with Teamwork

Self-managed teams, also known as autonomous or self-directed teams, are teams that have the autonomy and authority to make decisions about their work processes and goals. This type of team has gained popularity in recent years, as research has shown that it can lead to higher levels of creativity, innovation,

Accelerating Your Language Learning Journey with Spaced Repetition

Have you ever crammed for a test until the wee hours of the morning to try and pass? Did it help? Perhaps it did. You may have remembered enough to pass the test and maybe even get an excellent grade. However, cramming likely did not help you retain that information

7 Ways to Increase Productivity at Work

Productivity is essential in the workplace. It allows us to get more done in less time, leading to better results and increased success. But maintaining employee productivity can be a challenge, especially with constant distractions and the demands of a fast-paced work environment. If you're looking for ways

The Complete Guide to Growth Mindset, Why It's Important, and How it Can Help You Achieve Any Goal

Introduction: What is Growth Mindset A growth mindset is a belief that intelligence and talent are not fixed traits. Instead, these abilities can be developed through hard work, dedication, and learning. Individuals who have a growth mindset believe that people can improve their intelligence by investing time and effort to

Learning Spanish for Beginners: 5 Things That Worked For Me

Let me start by saying that I am definitely not fluent in Spanish yet. But, I learn more every day and it's become a part of my life. I have watched how my knowledge of the Spanish language has progressed over a couple of years of learning Spanish

Organizational Debt a Result of Poor Change Response

We’ve all been there. Desperately trying to get work done but in order to do so, you have to fight through layers of bureaucratic BS just to get approvals from people who don’t know what’s going on in the first place. Maybe you have to use multiple