There is a tool that I use when I am trying to keep my mind open about something. It is especially useful in brainstorming sessions.
The tool is a simple question.
(more…)Rent vs Buy an Idea
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Cognitive Fusion and Layoffs
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This week both Microsoft and Amazon announced massive layoffs. This is never easy. It can feel soul crushing for those laid off and painful for those still with the company to see incredibly talented and capable colleagues being forced back into the position of having to find a job.
As I have read posts on LinkedIn from those let go, I’ve noticed a cool pattern, but first a quick detour.
(more…)Contexts of Leadership
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My daughter plays soccer and she loves to play defense. She practices kicking hard so she can clear the ball out whenever it gets to her side of the field. Recently she played in a tournament where it was indoor soccer on a field not much larger than a tennis court.
(more…)10-Day Experiment
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A tool is a device or implement used to carry out a particular function. To become a better leader, we must use tools (not physical but mental tools) to make progress in our life.
I want to share with you a simple tool called the 10-Day Experiment. It is so simple it is almost hard to call it a tool, but it goes like this.
(more…)Learning Better
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Learning something new is hard. In college I struggled because much of the focus was on reading textbooks and then taking a test to ensure I understood the content. Textbooks can be a powerful way to learn, and we can elevate our learning with a few small tweaks.
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