Category: Critical Skills Development

The Building Blocks of Learning: Our Elementary Mental Functions

What if the key to unlocking a child’s potential lies buried beneath layers of innate abilities, waiting to be discovered? Imagine a young architect standing before a blank canvas, ready to design a magnificent building. Before creating something grand, they need a solid foundation—strong materials, a clear blueprint, and the right tools.

The Five Minds For a Better Future

What if the very future of our children rests precariously on the leadership choices we make today? As we contemplate the leaders our schools desperately need, an urgent and provocative question emerges. In his groundbreaking work “Five Minds for the Future,” celebrated educational psychologist Howard Gardner challenges us to reconsider what it

The High Price of Chasing Desires!

We live in a world where shopping carts brim with desires disguised as needs. It feels like we’re all running on a treadmill called “more”. The glitter of possessions often blinds us to deeper truths. But have you ever wondered, “Where is this treadmill taking us?” Psychologist Tim Kasser, in his provocative

What Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Its Future

What if the ingredients that sustain life on Earth are as fragile as the perfect recipe for a cake? Imagine your life depends on baking that flawless cake every day, where even the slightest misstep can lead to disaster. Much like that cake, our planet relies on a delicate balance of five

Prospect Theory: Why We Choose Risk Over Reason!

Our daily lives are filled with choices—some big, like career moves, and some small, like what to eat for lunch. You might think we make these decisions based on facts, logic, or careful analysis. But “Prospect Theory”, developed by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in 1979, shows us a different reality:

How to become “Irreplaceable” in the Age of AI?

Are we on the brink of becoming obsolete in a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence? In today’s landscape, AI is reshaping industries and transforming careers, lifestyles, and our very identities. As this technology spreads across sectors, concerns about being replaced by machines are becoming more prevalent. In “Irreplaceable: The Art of

The Future of Work in the Digital Age! 

What will the workplace of tomorrow look like as technology relentlessly reshapes our understanding of work? In “The Future of Work,” Darrell M. West from the Brookings Institution takes us on a rapidly evolving landscape where technology acts like a sculptor, chiselling a new form out of stone. This book is an

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

Rising Strong: See Vulnerability as a Strength!

For all its beauty, life can often feel like an unpredictable storm. It pushes, tests, and sometimes even throws us to the ground. Many of us wish for smooth sailing, but as Brené Brown shares in her compelling book, “Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.”, proper growth and resilience don’t

The Art of Authenticity: Expose Life’s Truths and Lies!

In a world that spins faster every day, authenticity might seem like a luxury, something for the few who have time to reflect deeply. Yet, as Karissa Thacker’s “The Art of Authenticity: Tools to Become an Authentic Leader and Your Best Self” tells us, adopting authenticity is not just a choice; it’s