How many of us have marveled at the universe of "Star Trek," exploring new worlds, seeking out new life and civilizations? But behind this iconic creation lies the incredible journey of its creator, Gene Roddenberry, filled with challenges, setbacks, and an unbreakable spirit. In the dazzling world...
𤯠Mind-blowing revelation of the day: Did you know Maslow and Frankl - two pioneers in motivation and psychology - had an enlightening friendship that changed their perspectives on human needs and motivation? đ¤ đ Frankl, author of "Man's Search for Meaning," lived through the unimaginable...
A few years back, I had the pleasure of meeting Victor Oviedo, one of the co-founders of the SCALE Global Summit. During our conversation, he shared an innovative idea that he, Kelly O'Connor, the CEO of SCALE Global, and Tony Hsieh had been working...
As a brand manager, thereâs nothing youâd like more than to have an entire organization full of people who never once made a bad choice or stupid decision. Thatâs the way to avoid scandals from events that happened ten, twenty, thirty, or even more years...
In 2019, Nirmal "Nims" Purja set out to climb all 14 of 8000+ meter mountain peaks. The previous record was 7 years. He set a goal of doing it in 7 months. Everyone thought it was impossible. He couldnât get any sponsors and had to remortgage...
The simple âthank youâ is one of the most powerful ways I know to engage people. I noticed in my consulting work how much this means to leadership teams, to associates, and myself. I learned how at the end of a difficult project people leave...
How grateful do you feel each day? To what degree do you express your gratitude and appreciation to others around the office? If the answer is ânot a lot,â youâre not alone. The Blessings of Gratitude Weâve previously discussed negativity biasâthe brainâs predisposition to favor negative experiences, thoughts, and...
Management guru Peter Drucker coined the term âknowledge workerâ in 1959.[1. Peter F. Drucker, The Landmarks of Tomorrow, 1959.] He differentiated knowledge workers from manual workers, forecasting that new industries will employ mostly the former. Late in his life, Drucker wrote, "The most important contribution management needs...
Do you notice that setbacks tend to occupy your mind more than victories?
Do you sometimes struggle to stay positive about your business?
Employees expect their leaders to be enthusiastic, energetic, and positive about the future. But on a day-to-day basis, maintaining a positive outlook and inspiring others can be challenging.
Even if everything in your business is going smoothly, a problematic issue in your personal lifeâwith your spouse, child, friend, or relativeâcan throw you off your game.
Leaders must inspire their people amidst professional and personal challenges. Research-based methods for counteracting negativity and fostering optimism give leaders the resources to inspire themselves and uplift others.
How can you inspire others if you donât feel inspired?
Again, it is well that you should often leave off work and take a little relaxation, because, when you come back to it you are a better judge; for sitting too close at work may greatly deceive you. Again, it is good to retire to a distance because the work looks smaller and your eye takes in more of it at a glance and sees more easily the discords or disproportion in the limbs and colours of the objects.Leonardo Da Vinci[1. Leonardo Da Vinci, âOf Judging Your Own Pictures,â The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci Complete, translated by John Paul Richter, 1883.]
When things are busy or stressful, itâs easy to get caught up in the doing and lose perspective. And, when you lose perspective, itâs hard to connect your day-to-day actions with what you desire over the long-term
Here are three ways taking a break can help you achieve long-term success.