Are they are trying to tell us something? “The half-life of hard skills has already decreased to 2.5 years.” Recruiting Future with Matt Alder, Ep 602: The Skills Mismatch In Hiring “Companies hire based on hard skills, but promote based on soft skills.” Recruiting Future with Matt Alder, Ep 602: The Skills Mismatch In Hiring “What’s Wrong with Bias? It … Read More
What’s the best way to mentor people? When we say mentor, we mean someone who provides guidance, advice, and support to someone who is usually younger than us. Mentoring comes naturally to some; the rest of us have to work at it. While there are several excellent books on the subject, none have addressed the best way to mentor a … Read More
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, curiosity has become a critical trait for individuals and teams to thrive. Curiosity is a key component of a Pathfinder. Cultivating curiosity within your team not only promotes innovation and problem-solving but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth. Here are some actionable strategies to ignite and nurture curiosity among your team … Read More
In a world overflowing with information and opportunities, curiosity has emerged as a potent superpower that can propel us toward personal growth, innovation, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. Curiosity is the spark that ignites exploration, fuels creativity, and drives us to question the status quo. Fortunately, curiosity is not an innate trait but a skill that … Read More
How many relationships have hinged on this question? Can addicts stop using, mean people become nice, a conservative a liberal or vice versa, an atheist a believer, an extrovert an introvert, a couch potato athletic, a follower a leader, a bad negotiator a good one? Can people become a Pathfinder? Neuroscience and Psychology, along with a lot of anecdotes, say … Read More
To crib from the Bard, Beware the Black Swan. In the West, people were convinced that swans were only, and could only be, white. In 1697 black swans were first seen by Europeans in Western Australia. Minds blown. For modern use, the term “Black Swan” was popularized by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. It’s a framework to help us understand our own … Read More
