One of the biggest tests of leadership is how you act in times of setbacks and adversity. Some of us beam, some buckle (but hold), others break. What makes tough times even tougher is that there’s often an element of unfairness to it. Maybe somebody has wronged you, a circumstance has occurred over which you have no control, the system is inherently biased against you, or others are getting preferential
October 9, 2021
The Science of 'Sleeping On It'
Experts say if you want to harness sleep’s problem-solving powers to the fullest, think about your dilemma just before bed Illustration: Kieran Blakey Thomas Edison appreciated a good midday snooze, and the great inventor’s quirky napping routine has become legend. By most accounts, Edison liked to settle into a comfortable chair with a ball bearing in each hand, and metal pie pans at his feet. After dozing for a while,
October 8, 2021
On the Importance of Self-check
If you are working with texts, details, numbers, and your mistakes may result in wrong decisions and have financial implications, read this post. 1. Complete your work and only then proof-read or check it. While writing or working with numbers, your brain is in creative or computational mode. Let it flow rather than switch it in the auditing mode. 2. Interruptions are hard to avoid. When they do happen, make