Complex Ideas For A Competent You
Alison Gopnik, one of the leading researchers in developmental psychology, introduced a "lantern consciousness" metaphor to describe how children learn. Babies take in their surroundings all at once, like "a lantern casting light in all directions." As adults, we have "spotlight consciousness" - we focus on the activity at hand and direct our light only… Continue reading Concluding “Time Off”: Be A Lantern
Most of the reviews I read about Time Off: A Practical Guide To Building Your Rest Ethic And Finding Success Without The Stress claimed that this book was about rest ethic. I don't agree with that - at least not entirely. I think Time Off is about rest ethic as much as it is about… Continue reading “Time Off” Deep Dive: How Long Do You Let Your Ideas To Incubate?
It's a summer morning. The rays of the August sun wake you up before anyone else in your house. You open your eyes and remember that today is your day off. You don't have to be anywhere, you don't have to do anything, and you are completely free of any obligation or concern. Today is… Continue reading Introducing “Time Off”: Are You Living Like It’s “Milk O’clock”?
I am traveling this week and didn't manage to finish my next deep-dive on Strategy Safari in time for the blog publication. But don't you worry, dear Reader, I have something for you this week that will sweeten the wait and my poor blog management skills (it's a learning curve). 2 Articles 2 Read Henry… Continue reading Quick Break: 2 articles & 2 videos on leadership, management, and authenticity
This isn't a book on management and leadership. But as we see a rise in demand for authenticity in leaders and managers, this is a wonderful book to start with. Authenticity is a journey, not a destination - and this book is definitely worth being on your bookshelf and revisited occasionally.
“With a controlling personality [Edwina] was unsuited to a recent promotion, which put her in a leadership position. While new to the role and learning the ropes she made many mistakes. Those around her experienced her as manipulative and bullying and began to react defensively. In turn, Edwina herself experienced their reactions as offensive and… Continue reading Concluding “Authentic”: Heal The Space Around You
My first version of the headline was “3 exercises to BOOST your authenticity”. Although catchy and enticing, it made me uncomfortable. Authenticity is not a skill, after all. It does not grow – it deepens. And here are a few exercises that prove just that.
In February 2019 my father was diagnosed with leukemia. Back then my parents lived in Israel and when I visited them in March, thanks to the exceptional Israeli oncology treatment, my Dad looked like he was going to be well in just a few months. I was quite lost at the time. My job seemed… Continue reading Introducing “Authentic”: What will you regret in the end of your life?
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