In his book, Intellectuals and Society (opens in a new link), Thomas Sowell (opens in a new link) demonstrates how frequently we are fed misleading information on a daily basis. While he doesn’t ascribe any malicious motives to those who … Continued
When faced with a choice, what’s your natural approach: do you see the reasons why to move forward or the reasons why not to move ahead? One of the things I find interesting is how differently people react to choices … Continued
Are consistency and confidence related? The question of relatedness arose when a worker was asked whether he liked working for his boss. He responded “Yes, he’s consistent. There’s no roller coaster with him; he’s the same every day with all … Continued
A business woman was told to “stop denying her creativity.” The speaker told her that she was hiding the creativity that made her unique and by hiding it she was making herself appear as one of many in her field. … Continued
When we hear the term “culture,” we typically associate it with organizations or society, seldom do we consider it in terms of the way we’ve structured our daily lives. Impetus This blog was prompted by recent discussions about two groups … Continued
At the insistence of my mastermind group, “five forever” has become my zoom handle. This came about as I related my experience at a friend’s birthday party where a five-year-old said to me “I’m going to sit next to you … Continued
A successful business owner, despite little formal education, claimed to have a PhD. When asked for clarification, she said that she had (P)erseverance, (H)ard work and (D)etermination. What a glorious way to describe the key elements of success. Let’s explore … Continued
After centuries of conflicting claims between religion and science, they agree on something: an afterlife. Religion All of the religions that I’m aware of, and I suspect all that exist, believe in an afterlife. They may differ in their view … Continued
The simple answer is yes, confidence is essential for leadership. Let’s find out why. Delineating the difference between leadership and management can help us understand why confidence is so essential. Management vs leadership The dictionary defines management as “the process … Continued