Category: Values

Humility: The Rudder for the Smart Machine Age!

As we stand on the brink of a future dominated by machines, one must ask: Are we on the verge of becoming obsolete? In an era of unprecedented technological advancement, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming integral to our daily lives, skillfully taking on tasks once exclusive to humans. This dramatic shift, often

Ambition: Balancing Achievement, Growth, and Well-being!

What if your ambition leads you astray instead of driving you toward success? Like a powerful engine, ambition propels us forward, promising growth and achievement. However, if not managed effectively, it can veer us off-course. In “Return on Ambition,” authors Nicolai Chen Nielsen and Nicolai Tillisch guide ambitious individuals, combining strategies for achieving

Values and Beliefs: The Twin Engines Driving Identity and Behaviour

Values and belief systems are the twin engines that drive who we are and how we navigate the world. Just as the wind and the rudder set a ship’s course, our values and beliefs steer our decisions, actions, and, ultimately, our identity. Understanding these powerful forces is a matter of curiosity and

Rethinking Success: Finding Meaning Beyond Wealth and Achievement!

Many find themselves adrift in a world that often equates success with wealth and prestige, much like a ship without a rudder. J. Douglas Holladay’s insightful book, “Rethinking Success: Eight Essential Practices for Finding Meaning in Work and Life“, challenges this conventional wisdom by proposing a framework that emphasises purpose, relationships, and

Purpose: Why Values Drive Business Success!

In today’s complex VUCA world, businesses are like ships charting and navigating through the rough sea waters of modern commerce. The tides of climate change, consumer expectations, and global trends like AI or populism constantly reshape the sea. Daniel Aronson’s book, “The Value of Values: How Leaders Can Grow Their Businesses and

How Competing Values Shape Our Choices and Behaviours

Imagine standing at a busy crossroads with paths branching in every direction. Each path represents a different decision you could make: staying safe on the well-trodden path, taking a risky shortcut, or venturing down a winding route no one else has tried. This crossroads is a metaphor for our daily lives, where

Character: The Foundation of an Enduring Legacy!

Is leadership truly about power, status, and wealth, or does it hold a deeper, more profound meaning? In today’s world, many associate leadership with these external symbols of success. However, the book Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy by Dr. Jim Loehr and Caren Kenney presents a

Your Legacy is in Your Hands: Start Owning It!

What impact do you want to make on the world, on your friends and family, on your community or in your business? Must your impact be positive or negative? Do you want to be proud of it? Do you want to make the world a better place? When you’re gone, how do

The Evolution of Human Values!

Have you ever considered how our values as humans evolved alongside changes in energy capture methods throughout history? In his ground-breaking book ‘Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels: How Human Values Evolve’, Ian Morris presents a unique perspective on the intricate relationship between energy capture methods and the evolution of human values. His

Ancient Wisdom: The Keys to Modern Happiness!

Could it be that ancient wisdom carries the secrets to contemporary happiness? The insights from Jonathan Haidt’s “The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom” provide a profound exploration of happiness, blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology. This blog will reveal the core ideas presented in the book, illustrating how they