Having to work virtually can be challenging for many who have not done it in the past. For those who need help, I put together some of the things that have worked for me. Whether it was in pharmaceuticals, real estate, education, or in media production, I have worked...
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The Power of Perception in Organizations
As leaders strive to improve their corporate cultures, they often neglect to recognize a pivotal contributor to the success or failure of their organizations. The most effective leaders understand the value of perception. When we hear that word, we might think of an...
Curiosity: The Key to Improving Innovation, Engagement, Creativity, and Productivity
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious” – Albert Einstein Everyone is born curious. So, what happens? Why do some people become less curious than others? For individuals, leaders, and companies to be successful, they must determine the things that...
What Holds Us Back? 4 Things Holding Our Curiosity Hostage
We are often told to follow our passion. Even if we determine our passion, some things hold us back from pursuing our natural sense of curiosity. Curiosity has been called a sort of mental itch. There are surprisingly few studies about curiosity because it is...
To Become a Highly Effective Leader: Reduce Fear by Developing Curiosity
It might be surprising, but many leaders fear being discovered for not being as smart as they appear. Realistic or not, people often look to leaders as if they should know everything. This external pressure often leads to internal pressure. Leaders fear criticism,...
5 Top TED Talks for Insight on Employee Engagement
Whenever Gallup’s research comes out, it highlights the low levels of employee engagement that continue to burden organizations and cause leaders to scramble to do something about it. If only 33% of the workers are engaged, there are real problems with productivity,...
How to Develop Top Soft Skills Not Learned at School or Work
Job listings often describe the skills needed to perform in a position. However, many of the skills required for success fall under the category of soft skills. Many employees may be hired for their knowledge and yet may end up being fired for their behavior or lack...
Soft Skills: Critical to Employee Success
Attend any leadership conference, and someone likely will bring up startling statistics regarding how employees and leaders lack something they refer to as soft skills. This term is used to describe many qualities that include interpersonal skills, emotional...
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Millennial Student Entitlement Issues
The word Millennials is used to describe adults born between the years of 1980 and 2000. They are also known as Generation Y. Jean Twenge, author of Generation Me explained Millennials tend to be more self-focused and may expect to receive a lot of...
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Top 20 Must-Read Forbes Articles on Curiosity and Corporate Culture
How to Ensure You’re Not Just another Resume In The Pile: Leverage curiosity in job searches: Learn how to ask smart questions, show genuine interest, and offer fresh ideas to demonstrate your unique value to employers. How Organizations Can Promote Tech...
5 Proven Ways To Leverage AI And Curiosity For Continuous Learning
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Nurturing Emotional Intelligence And Curiosity In Your Team
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How Curiosity Shapes Your Personal Brand And Makes You Indispensable
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Applied Creativity: How To Infuse Innovation Into Your Work With Natalie Nixon
Discover the power of applied creativity, where intentional curiosity sparks innovation and propels leadership. In this episode, our guest is the one and only creativity strategist Natalie Nixon, the founder of Figure 8 Thinking, and "the creativity whisperer to the...