After 21 years of serving leaders, last year we started a process of designing our future much like we have for many clients. During this iterative process we dug deep to better understand ourselves, our clients and the world of work. Our objective was to zoom in on the intersection of our personal calling, priorities…
The human brain is the defining aspect of our humanity. It separates us from every other life form. The gift of thought unites us. We can begin thinking about our own thinking by the time we are nine years old. Cognitive scientists at the Center for Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas…
Today's hyperactive and attention-demanding world makes reflection no easy task. Nonetheless, we still must find a way to carve out "mental space" so we can think clearly, plan, reflect, and dream. Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, expressed the value of reflection years ago, even when the world was not so information-rich and time-poor. He said,…
Leadership matters! It is the single most important factor for achieving employee and business growth. Today's worker is more purpose-driven, conversational and development-focused. So, today's effective leader must: Start with him/herself Build awareness and intentional use of thoughts, words and actions to have a positive impact on others. Seek new learnings and acknowledge vulnerabilities. Inspire purposeful work…
Necessity might be the mother of invention, but our brain is the father of innovation. Through structured thinking, we can turbocharge our ability to innovate. Barbara Frederickson’s research has shown us that positive emotions enable us to broaden our perspective and see more options to consider. Alternatively, our brains respond to negative emotions by limiting…
Necessity is the mother of invention. This aphorism has been clearly illustrated during the current economic challenge. More than a few of our clients have shared stories of projects or initiatives that have been dragging on for up to two years but have been brought to fruition in just a few weeks. How can…
