Innovation Best Practices
Maybe the more accurate core value that organizations should use to move past “innovation” being merely a generic platitude is “get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
The Power of Community
The root word in community is “common.” Being in community provides a sense of belonging based on something in common. This sense of belonging and associated commitment is what underpins top-performing teams at work and in sports. It is the connection that binds families beyond ancestry and friends beyond acquaintance.
Replace Assumptions with Alignment
For sure good communication requires being an active listener, showing empathy, seeking to understand before being understood, simplifying, and being respectively candid. But there is another element of good communication that isn’t as obvious: not leaving important details to chance. In other words, not making assumptions and taking important details for granted.
Three Decisions Teenagers Should Know
Should we just listen to people when they say good things to us and ignore people when they say not-so-good things? That might make us feel better but what if someone says something we don’t like, but is actually helpful to us?
Should the Past Define You?
Our past accomplishments, mistakes, and circumstances are what we and others often think about when considering who we are. To most, this seems perfectly logically and factually accurate. After all, our past is our story. It reflects our previous decisions, experiences, and abilities. It reflects our prior character, attitude, and knowledge. Perceptions are often based on realities.