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MicroSkills

The Tiny Steps That Lead to the Biggest Accomplishments

Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss

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Question 1 of 8
What is the central premise of "MicroSkills" regarding professional traits like competence and effective communication?
  • A. They are innate talents that only a select few naturally possess.
  • B. They can be cultivated through the deliberate, daily practice of small habits.
  • C. They are best developed through formal, expensive executive coaching.
  • D. They are secondary to having a strong technical background.
Question 2 of 8
What is the primary purpose of building a "personal board of directors"?
  • A. To provide financial backing for your entrepreneurial projects.
  • B. To formally evaluate your annual workplace performance.
  • C. To offer emotional support and judgment-free guidance during stressful times.
  • D. To help you delegate your daily administrative tasks.
Question 3 of 8
Why do the authors consider gratitude to be a "survival strategy" in the workplace?
  • A. It ensures you receive favorable performance reviews from management.
  • B. It helps mask feelings of burnout and dissatisfaction.
  • C. It is a required metric for promotion in most corporate environments.
  • D. It strengthens relationships and boosts your mental health by recognizing others' contributions.
Question 4 of 8
How did Adaira Landry successfully prioritize her tasks while running a workshop?
  • A. She focused solely on making the event visually appealing.
  • B. She aligned her efforts with what her supervisor valued most, such as solid research.
  • C. She delegated all planning tasks to her colleague to focus on networking.
  • D. She extended the deadline to ensure every minor detail was perfect.
Question 5 of 8
What key lesson did Landry learn from her struggling NPR podcast project?
  • A. Podcasts are no longer a viable medium for professional communication.
  • B. Medical professionals should avoid discussing controversial topics publicly.
  • C. Assessing the feasibility and required resources of a project beforehand is crucial.
  • D. You should never collaborate with large media organizations without a dedicated team.
Question 6 of 8
According to the book, what is an effective way to handle interactions with visibly frustrated individuals?
  • A. Ignore their frustration and stick strictly to the facts.
  • B. Adjust your body language, such as using an open posture and making eye contact, to show empathy.
  • C. Immediately transfer them to a supervisor to avoid escalation.
  • D. Use humor to lighten the mood and distract them from their complaints.
Question 7 of 8
What is recommended if you realize it is impossible to meet an upcoming deadline?
  • A. Work quietly until the project is finished, even if it is late.
  • B. Wait for the deadline to pass before explaining why the delay occurred.
  • C. Communicate promptly with your team to explain the delay.
  • D. Delegate the remaining work to a subordinate without notifying your manager.
Question 8 of 8
When navigating workplace conflict, why is it important to acknowledge your own role in the situation?
  • A. It guarantees that human resources will not formally reprimand you.
  • B. It helps repair working relationships and demonstrates mature conflict resolution.
  • C. It forces the other person to take the majority of the blame.
  • D. It allows you to quickly change the subject and avoid further discussion.

MicroSkills — Full Chapter Overview

MicroSkills Summary & Overview

MicroSkills (2024) offers a deep dive into how small, specific skills can significantly enhance your personal and professional growth. Learn to break down complex goals into manageable actions, from building professional resilience through self-care to transforming workplace conflicts into opportunities for success.

Who Should Listen to MicroSkills?

  • Aspiring moguls seeking corporate finesse
  • Self-improvement fans craving everyday success
  • Career climbers championing small changes

About the Author: Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss

Adaira Landry is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School with a background in mentoring students and early career physicians. Her expertise spans various prestigious institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley; the University of California, Los Angeles; and New York University.

Resa E. Lewiss is a physician who trained at Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and who served as a Howard Hughes Research Scholar at the NIH. She specialized in emergency ultrasound at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center and led the Emergency Ultrasound Division at the University of Colorado.

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