Thinking seems to have become a luxury. Time management experts recommend scheduling “meetings with yourself,” so you will have time to think. But many of us try to cram in 40 hours worth of work into a 45-minute window. How can we dedicate time to thinking deeply, which allows us to more creatively solve problems? I’ve been learning more about neuroscience lately, and … [Read more...] about Do you have time to “think?”
Archives for February 2019
Leadership is a Conversation*
Today’s most effective leaders are changing their communication style compared to what worked in prior years. The old model of top-down, formal communication – based on a command and control mentality – is being replaced by a “conversational” style that is more personal. Research reported in Harvard Business Review* explains that this new style has four main … [Read more...] about Leadership is a Conversation*
Complacency: Not A Thought, An Attitude
by Gerald Suarez, Ph.D. They say there is no “neutral” in life. You either go forward or you go back, but you never stay where you are now. I learned this from my former boss at the White House. Our days were always dynamic, and political pressures continually pushed us outside of our comfort zones. Unpredictable events surfaced everyday and we found ourselves learning, … [Read more...] about Complacency: Not A Thought, An Attitude
Best Workplace on Earth
What does your ideal workplace look like? Researchers* asked hundreds of executives all over the world this question, and their responses fell into six categories: 1. You can be yourself. You feel comfortable being yourself and you are the same at home as you are at work. Passion is encouraged. All different kinds of people work there and are encouraged to express … [Read more...] about Best Workplace on Earth