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
Managers play a crucial role in molding and nurturing their teams. The ability to inspire and motivate is vital, not just for achieving short-term goals but for long-term team cohesion and productivity. One of the most powerful types of motivation is intrinsic motivation – the drive that comes from within, rather than from external rewards or pressures. Here’s how managers … Read More
If you are reading this, you likely already have a decent level of intrinsic motivation. While we all need external validation and support—monetary incentives, promotions, or accolades—we know they don’t provide enough fuel for the length of a career. So, it becomes a question of what motivates you, as an individual, beyond those external factors. What is surprising is 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
