LESSONS
Personal Development is my favourite section on The Blue Tree. I hope you will like it too.
I firmly believe in personal growth and development. Learning about the world, people and ideas can make us better versions of ourselves, can it not? This, in turn, can lead to satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to have more of these things in my life 😉
List of areas
Personal Development section of The Blue Tree offers a breadth of knowledge in five areas.
There is a section about communication, writing, strategies for learning, TED talks and personal productivity.
Lessons in these five areas will help you become a better public speaker, write more persuasive emails, teach you how to learn, expand your knowledge of the world and help you be more productive.
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WHAT'S NEW
What motivates you at work
Presenting to experts
Listen with heart
SECTION CATALOGUE
What motivates you at work
What motivates you at work? Is it the money, public praise, more demanding assignments, or something else? Learn how to communicate the answer to this question to your boss. The lesson is based on an HBR article.
Presenting to experts
How to present to people who know more on the topic than you? Learn some great advice about this from Deborah Grayson Riegel’s article in HBR
Listen with heart
Want to become a better manager, better colleague, better partner, better parent? Learn how to listen with heart. Follow the advice from Harvard Business Review article by Jamil Zaki
Silence your inner critic during an interview
Do you know who is your worst enemy during a job interview? Susan Peppercorn believes that it is your inner critic. Learn how to silence it in this lesson based on HBR Management Tip
5 tips for the new year
A simple formula for making a great pitch
If there was a simple formula to a great speech, would you like to know what it is? Find out how to build an awesome presentation using the tops from an HBR article.
Magic Words by Jonah Berger
Learn about the power of little words from Jonah Berger’s book “Magic Words”. You might be surprised how these simple communication tactics can increase your persuasive power.
An ER doctor on triaging your “crazy busy” life by Darria Long
Get ready to learn practical strategies and tips from an expert on how to effectively manage the chaos and reclaim balance in your hectic lifestyle.
How to Write a Good Paragraph – deep dive
How the Work Hustle Hurts You – 3 Way to Avoid Burnout with Shade Zahrani
5 questions to guide your career choices
Are you on the right path professionally? Check out these five questions to guide your career choices. This lesson is based on Harvard Business Review management tip.
Structure your writing around one core idea
Leave a lasting memory using as few words as possible
Unlimited memory by Kevin Horsley
Would you like to know how to remember words, events, names, etc. better? Here’re some great tips on how to improve your memory.
Build a Stronger Work Ethic
Seven habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey
Make your writing clearer and more persuasive
Business writing style – clarity, simplicity and emphasis
Give a Great Presentation by Engaging Your Audience
Choose Your Words Wisely When Making a Sales Pitch
Write Concisely and Clearly
Pinkcast. This is how to make progress every day.
Make yourself valuable, not irreplaceable
In a Rut. Try These Simple Approaches to Re-Energize Yourself
Break your procrastination habit
Learn how to break procrastination habit in this lesson based on an article from Harvard Business Review.
Pinkcast. The Drucker Memo
Learn how Drucker Memo can help you make better decisions. This lesson is based on Daniel Pink’s video.
Don’t Neglect Your Career While Focusing on Your Job
Stand Out During Your Next Presentation
How to Get Along with Difficult Colleagues
Learn how to get along with a difficult colleague at work. This lesson is based on an article from Harvard Business Review Management Tip.
When by Daniel Pink
Learn when to do your most important work taking account your circadian rhythm. This lesson is based on a whiteboard animation about Daniel Pink’s book “When”.