Here is your dose of “The Weekly Picks”, a curated list of what I’m enjoying.
A 20 second summary of what you can find more about down bellow:
💭 A thought about boundaries and relationships
📑 Reality has a surprising amount of detail by John Salvatier
📖 A book I’m reading: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
🐝 How Scientists Are Using AI to Talk to Animals
Boundaries and Relationships
Develop the ability to find happiness within yourself so that you don’t feel compelled to associate with individuals who cause you distress. Creating boundaries with others can be an effective means of safeguarding your mental and emotional well-being from unhealthy relationships. The purpose of setting boundaries is not necessarily to repair damaged relationships, but to protect yourself from toxicity. This may involve repairing the relationship, or it may require ending the relationship altogether.
Mark Mason’s article on building strong relationship boundaries is spot on! It’s a must-read for anyone looking to establish clear and healthy boundaries in their relationships.
📑 Reality has a surprising amount of detail
John Salvatier’s article argues that many real-world problems require a high level of expertise to solve. As an example, he uses building stairs, which may seem simple but is actually complex. Even the physical laws that govern the universe can be difficult to comprehend. However, with dedication and attention to detail, it is possible to become an expert. Moreover, understanding the complexity of the world can help us to appreciate its beauty.
A book I’m reading:
Meditations By Marcus Aurelius
🗣️ A Meta-Analysis of the Relative Contribution of Leadership Styles to Followers’ Mental Health
This meta-analysis examines the relative contribution of seven different leadership styles (transformational, transactional, laissez-faire, task-oriented, relationship-oriented, and destructive leadership, as well as leader-member exchange) to followers’ mental health. Results suggest that transformational and destructive leadership are the strongest predictors of overall and negative aspects of mental health, while relations-oriented and task-oriented leadership are the strongest predictors of positive mental health outcomes. These findings are relevant for leadership development and for future organizational leadership models.
🐝 How Scientists Are Using AI to Talk to Animals
“I believe we’re at the brink of interspecies communication.” – Karen Bakker, a digital geographer, believes that technology such as digital recording and artificial intelligence will allow us to better understand animal communication.
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👋 See you next week, have a great weekend!