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Adversity reveals genius, whereas prosperity conceals it. Our apparent prosperity, built on machine innovation, conceals the deeper genius in nature that offers a far richer
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Adversity reveals genius, whereas prosperity conceals it. Our apparent prosperity, built on machine innovation, conceals the deeper genius in nature that offers a far richer
Image Credit: Team America World Police (2004) – IMDb. No copyright infringement is intended. “Look at all the lonely people,” remarked the Beatles, wondering where
‘What does the world need?’ It’s one of the most pressing questions of our time. This question encompasses a number of other important questions: Why
At a time when censorship of truth has become the norm, when corporate agendas often masquerade as philanthropy, or are greenwashed under the guise of
The world of work has become increasingly complex. The legacy models of transactional human resources are painfully outdated. A new model of HR is evolving,
Every organisation covets that “it” factor – that enthusiasm and passion that lights up employees, delights customers, and shines for investors. It’s not just the
Can business really be a force for good? Can it restore society and the environment? Can it provide solutions that genuinely elevate humanity and our
As any magician will tell you, things are not always as they seem. Upon reaching a certain level of success, you’re going to inspire a
A single person cannot whistle a symphony – it takes a whole orchestra to do that. Teams at all levels are now more portable, fluid
2020 was the wake-up call needed to trigger a sense of urgency to motivate real transformational change. It shook us from our complacency about the
The logic is straightforward: Culture is the only sustainable competitive advantage. But if all you do is sustain your culture, your relative advantage erodes over
Whether it comes as a punch-in-the-gut or a standing ovation, feedback is one of the best ways for us to gauge how well we are
Learning how to motivate and enable others to change their actions may be the most important skill you will ever acquire. It’s not merely curiously
The world of work is shifting and transforming more quickly than we ever thought possible. What humans currently do, and will be doing for work
Our lives are forever changing and in flux. This seems truer now than ever before, for everyone everywhere. Odds are your vision of the future
Forget about funnels and shortcuts that “bro marketers” and social media “experts” continue to push. If anyone even mentions the word “pivot”, our eyes glaze
Great teams win in the marketplace. Teams that fail to fulfill their potential, and fail to realise their missions and vision, do so because they
Human beings tend to consider everything as linear. Straight roads, straight houses, straight pieces of steel, glass, and wood. Straight cut diamonds. Let’s get straight
If life is the sum of all your choices, how are you doing today? One of the most amazing faculties we have in this world
The organisation is falling apart. Huge cracks are forming in the foundation and action must be taken before the whole structure comes tumbling down. Survival
What doesn’t kill you gives you a lot of unhealthy coping mechanisms and a really dark sense of humour. When we lose someone or something
The pace of change is the fastest it has ever been and the slowest it is ever going to be. In the face of ever-evolving
Communication is the fabric of all relationships. All living things communicate. When properly understood, it is the most important tool for enhancing our quality of
There are many ways of looking at life. How you interpret your place in the world depends on what you choose to believe. In order
We are magnetised to people who see and do life differently to how we do. This is why we feel more alive when we travel
2020 brought about shocking and irrevocable change. This moment in our collective history is permanently closing the door on a familiar past and opening a
We are in a time of massive, monumental changes. We can call it a crisis or an upheaval. But truly, it is an Awakening, a
Gaslighting is a form of manipulation in which a person or entity makes a victim question their reality in order to gain more power. Gaslighting
Humanity is rapidly approaching the edge of the great cosmic cliffs of consciousness. What we do now, the choices we make, will determine a course
Science is catching up to what we already know. A scientifically controlled study conducted by German researchers at the University of Kassel has shown that,
As vast and dramatic change sweeps the entire planet, one of the most noticeable and impactful is the shift in our personal relationships. This is
We are deeply conditioned to “fit in” and give up what we truly need and want. Many of us learn to compromise, hide our true
As the world continues to evolve around us, leaders are being tested at a level that many of us have never experienced before. To lead
Money-Money-Money! Your awareness is of the essence, otherwise you will become a pawn in someone else’s game. If you view money as a simple tool
What if the real definition of Hell is that, on the last day of your life, the person you became meets the person you could
The time is now to cultivate a different leadership logic, along with the learning systems that enable our leaders to embrace this new logic amid
How you show up, how you make others feel, and how effectively you communicate both verbally and non-verbally will make or break your executive career.
What is holding you back from the life that you truly want to live? One very common and destructive reason is that you may not
Mindset is a critical component to success. No one makes very good decisions when flooded with stress hormones and living with a scarcity mindset puts
Throughout the ages, alchemists sought to transform lead into gold. In the same way, we all have the natural ability to turn our moments of
While we are increasingly bombarded by our devices and our ability to pay attention is declining, extensive research on leadership shows a crisis of engagement
Collectively and individually, we are transitioning from one way of life to another. We no longer live in the information age. The aftermath from the
There is a child inside each one of us, who comes out in front of the person we are most comfortable with. Any contact with
If there is no communication, then there is no respect. If there is no respect, then there is no caring. If there is no caring,
You are where you are right now because of the actions you’ve chosen to take, or the inaction you’ve chosen to make. Are you frustrated
When you buy into any version of fear, it can become your experience because your molecules are intelligent, and your energy responds to the predominant
Have you ever had so many things to do that you found yourself struggling to finish projects and tasks and move on to other stuff?
Without alignment, the best strategic plan will never be fully realised because organisational alignment is the glue that makes strategy execution excellence happen. An aligned
Is there someone in your life who treats you as if you aren’t a valuable person, who often ignores what you say and doesn’t engage
Whether it’s an invite you’re just not up for, a project you don’t have the bandwidth for, or a loan you know you shouldn’t lend,