• You Can Think Yourself Successful: Unlocking the Power of Visualization
    Dec 16 2024

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    Success begins in the mind. Before any outstanding achievement can materialize, it must take root as an idea, a vision of what is possible. Imagining yourself successful is not merely daydreaming; it is a deliberate and powerful tool used by athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders throughout history. When harnessed effectively, visualization can help align your thoughts, actions, and emotions with your goals, paving the way for tangible results. Here’s how to leverage the power of imagining yourself as successful to achieve your aspirations. This will change your life!

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    20 mins
  • The Chronicles of Harold Thorpe: The CEO's Quiet Battle
    Oct 22 2024

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    Harold Thorpe had always been a figure of admiration in the business world. With his crisp suits, sharp intellect, and a history of turning struggling companies into industry leaders, he was the epitome of corporate success. Harold's decisions had been almost prophetic for decades, guiding his companies through economic storms with unwavering confidence. But now, as he sat in his corner office on the 42nd floor of the sleek glass tower that bore his company's name, he felt an unfamiliar gnawing in his chest—a feeling he couldn't quite shake off.

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    13 mins
  • This One Thing Can Ruin Your Reputation in Business: Lessons from the Karen Templar Story
    Oct 22 2024

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    Discover a cognitive bias where people adopt behaviors or beliefs simply because others do, can significantly influence workplace dynamics. Leaders often struggle to manage team morale, perceptions, and reactions in environments where opinions can shift rapidly. A cautionary tale of this effect was the viral response to Karen Templar's blog post about India. This case illustrates how initial praise can transform into a powerful negative backlash with a single trigger.

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    21 mins
  • Conversation Architect - What is it and Why Does it Matter
    Sep 4 2024

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    In the complex world of business leadership, the art of communication is one of the most powerful tools a leader can wield. But being a great communicator doesn’t mean simply delivering compelling speeches or motivating your team with inspirational words. At the heart of many organizational issues lies a simple truth: it’s not what was said that causes problems, but what was not said. Missing conversations, particularly the difficult ones, are often the root cause of most challenges that businesses face. Discover more at www.johngrubbs.com

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    20 mins
  • How to Create a Happy Life (Hint...It is easier than you think)
    Jul 17 2024

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    In their seminal work, The Art of Possibility, Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander offer a transformative perspective on how individuals can redefine their lives to achieve their true potential. At the core of their philosophy is the idea that life is a construct—a creation of our own, shaped by our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Much like a block of stone, this construct holds immense potential waiting to be unveiled. By chipping away at limiting beliefs and societal expectations, we can reveal our inner beauty and craft a life that aligns with our definitions of success and happiness.

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    20 mins
  • Generation Z’s Grandchildren Will No Longer Drive (Much)
    Jun 20 2024

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    As we look toward the future, one of the most profound changes on the horizon is the transformation of personal transportation. For Generation Z, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, driving symbolizes independence and freedom. However, their grandchildren are poised to experience a very different reality. The rapid advancement and proliferation of autonomous vehicles, controlled by sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI), are set to revolutionize transportation, making driving an optional skill rather than a necessity. Discover why you should care!

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    19 mins
  • Annual Performance Appraisals Are Deadly for Top Performers
    May 9 2024

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    Let's face reality: yearly reviews should be extinct. Top performers hate them, and most managers are terrible at delivering them. In business management, annual performance appraisals are standard practice for evaluating employee performance, setting goals, and making decisions about promotions, pay raises, and terminations. However, beneath their seemingly systematic structure lies a cognitive bias that often skews the evaluation process: the Peak End rule. Listen now and learn what to do instead!

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    21 mins
  • Discover Why Your Employees Are Wasting Too Much Time at Work
    Mar 20 2024

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    Do you know why employees waste time at work? One concept called the learning curve profoundly influences how individuals distribute their work throughout the day, often leading to phenomena such as spreading work out to fill the day. As a leader, you can reduce wasted time by knowing the reasons you are paying for empty labor. Leadership plays a pivotal role in minimizing empty labor within an organization. Effective leadership is the cornerstone of minimizing empty labor and maximizing productivity in the modern workplace.


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    23 mins