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
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
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
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
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
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
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if each of us could navigate life as smoothly as a sailboat gliding through the water? The sailboat metaphor, created by Hugo Alberts, offers a powerful perspective on human functioning. It’s not just a concept – it’s a practical and transformative tool for
Have you ever wondered how to find serenity and compassion in the midst of life’s fast-paced challenges? Consider “The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm and Mindful in a Fast-Paced World” by Haemin Sunim, a guide to mindfulness with profound insights into the human experience.
Life is a game, and just like in any game, we face different levels of challenge. Each level demands a combination of skill, strategy, and decision-making. Picture responsibility and freedom as the difficulty settings of this game. An imbalance in either one can result in being stuck in a tutorial or thrown
In our fast-paced world, ethical dilemmas constantly confront us, often with no clear answers in sight. As someone passionate about empowering young adults, I’ve witnessed first-hand the complexity of these issues. It’s clear that we need a fresh ethical perspective, and we need it now. Fortunately, Susan Liautaud’s book “The Power of