The Five Sciences of Self: How personal insights create transformative impact, offers a unique and thought-provoking approach to understanding human behavior, blending neuroscience, psychology, and personal development. The book introduces five interconnected “sciences” that include behaviors, motivators, workplace competencies, emotional intelligence and formal axiology.
10% Happier by Dan Harris is a refreshingly honest, humorous, and insightful memoir that tackles the journey toward mindfulness and meditation from the perspective of someone who was once a skeptic. Harris, a news anchor with ABC, begins with a relatable story about his own panic attack on live television, which sets him on a quest for inner peace.
I am always looking for inspirational books that not only provide an uplifting message but are based on sound psychological principles. Vicki Lynn King’s Gold is an evocative and compelling exploration of resilience, identity, and the pursuit of purpose.
Sydney Banks’ The Enlightened Gardener is a profound yet accessible exploration of the principles of human experience, wrapped in a simple narrative about a group of mental health professionals learning from a humble gardener, named Andy.
Reliability and validity are essential considerations in the use of psychometric assessments for hiring decisions. Reliability ensures consistent results across applications, providing a stable measure of the intended traits. Validity, on the other hand, evaluates whether the assessment accurately measures the constructs it claims to and fulfills its intended purpose.