Welcome back to APT Insights for the April 2023 edition! APT Insights is a monthly blog post where we share content that we have seen, heard, or read recently and think is worth passing along.
We hope you take some time to watch, listen, and read some of our recent finds!
WATCH
Do you ever find yourself in ‘default mode’? Try taking a step back and fold some laundry, wash your dishes, even do some yard work. While doing mindless tasks, your brain is actually doing the most work! “Boredom truly can lead to brilliance.” If you like the video, check out the book Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive & Creative Self by Manoush Zomorodi.
LISTEN
Making decisions can be intimidating! Behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School, Leslie John, shares some methods for not overthinking, second-guessing, and finding confidence in decisions.
The Essentials: Making Sound Decisions
READ
Ever had to be the bearer of bad news in a workplace setting? Many of us try to avoid having the hard conversations at all costs. Knowing the best ways to handle these conversations can make them less intimidating. Take a look at this article by Amy Gallo that explains how to prepare, be direct, and be understanding.
How to Deliver Bad New to Your Employees
KEEP LEARNING
A big, continued thanks for interest in our posts! We hope you have found a couple of take-aways from these resources.
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Do you have any recommendations for content worth sharing? Contact us to pass along anything you have found interesting lately, and we may even include it in an upcoming APT Insights blog post!