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We explore applying "pep talks," which originated in sports, to general organizations from a leadership perspective. We also take a look at the reality and future of tourism in North Korea, a closed society.
Reporter Lee Ju-sang introduces some new books worth reading this week.
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"Insight Pep Talk" / Woo Seung-hyun / Yemi
"Insight Pep Talk" is a book about the power of words to revitalize a team.
A pep talk is a short speech used to motivate in sports, but for sustainable behavioral change beyond a momentary boost, it must be combined with insight.
The book analyzes pep talks between coaches and players in locker rooms or dugouts from the perspective of insight and examines the essence of leadership that can be applied to general organizations.
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"I Haven't Been to Pyongyang, But" / Kim Han-kyu / Somyeong Publishing
"I Haven't Been to Pyongyang, But" examines North Korean society from the perspective of tourism.
Although it is a closed society, North Korea is engaged in promotional activities to attract foreign tourists and offers domestic tourism products, including one-day tours.
The book suggests that the opening of the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Area is a turning point for North Korean tourism and could serve as a lever for inter-Korean exchanges.
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"A Society of Dying Alone" / Song In-ju / Gimmyoung
"A Society of Dying Alone" takes a microscopic look at the reality of solitary deaths in South Korean society.
The book argues that solitary death is a problem that our society must address together, noting that half of all solitary deaths among people in their 20s and 30s are suicides, and that it frequently occurs among middle-aged men classified as the working-age population.
It also presents cases from various countries that recognize loneliness as a social problem.
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"Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat" / Hal Herzog / Ecolivre
"Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat" offers insights into the complex and contradictory relationship between humans and animals.
Through specific research cases, the book verifies myths such as whether dog lovers and cat lovers have different personalities, or whether children who abuse animals grow up to be violent adults.
It also explores why there are more women among animal rights activists and more men among animal abusers.
(Video by Yoon Hyung, Video Editing by Kim Byeong-jik)
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