Individual bonuses praise us for what we do. Regardless of how we’ve done it. They cause individualism, selfishness, shortcuts, and at best a good short-term result. They might focus on the wrong KPI. Team bonuses praise us for who we are. For how we as individuals made the team perform. …
There was a day that if we had a question, only other people, the encyclopedia or the Bible knew. Technology took human connection away from the day the first book was printed. Connection made humanity more in control than any other species. Therefore we must not see technology as an …
Everyone knows the best ideas come when you’re in the shower. Technology doesn’t work well with drops. There are people for who the shower is the longest moment in the day without a phone. Let’s all take more shower moments during the day, and not in the shower.
Permission without perseverance lacks possibility. It’s when we bring possibility and permission together, that we allow ourselves to only let perseverance be in the way between ourselves and our dreams.
Taking the first step first is not a must, it’s not a given, it’s not an opinion, it’s not a skill. It’s an art. People make megalomaniac plans, ideas, visions, missions, business models. Most people then choose not to pursue those plans, because with big plans come big risks and …
Many people think of humans as omnivores. Our diet is comprised of animals and plants. However, there’s strong evidence that we are in fact herbivores. Take for example our teeth. If you would compare any carnivore (tiger, dog, bear) and you would compare the tooth with herbivores (cow, human, hippo) …
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci
Without memory or imagination, there’s just this moment we have. This week, let’s focus more on the moment at hand to extrapolate it to where we want to go. We’re all full of imagination about what’s going to happen, how that will be for us, etc etc. The opportunity is …
When we want something, like losing weight, a gold medal, a promotion, we fight the status quo. We make food our enemy, second-place our enemy, colleagues. Whoever, whatever, whichever is the problem between us and our deepest desire. But that’s the blocking thing. That foe. That boogieman who is always …
Deadlines are remarkable things. They seem to channelize focus, effort, mindset, synergy and so much more. Creativity. Courage. Don’t let the clock lure you into making bad decisions. But do let it work for you.