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CEO Thoughts, Inquiry, Research November 20, 2023

Exploratory Inquiry vs Explanatory Inquiry

Exploratory and explanatory inquiries represent two pivotal approaches in the realm of research and development. While both play crucial roles in advancing our knowledge and practice, they serve very different purposes and yield distinctly separate outcomes. Let’s take a look at each of them.   Exploratory Inquiry: Driving Innovation Exploratory...

How to Make Meaning That Matters at Work

When you step into your workplace, the significance of your actions and their impact on the wider world is not just a matter of personal fulfillment but also an important component of your professional efficacy. Research indicates that employees who perceive their work as meaningful exhibit increased levels of happiness,...

The Power of Self, Social Connectedness, and Support in the Workplace

The Foundation of Leadership: Understanding Your Inner Self Understanding yourself is the pre-work that sets the tone for effective leadership. It’s not just a personal journey but a necessary step towards guiding and inspiring others in the workplace. And when done with care and consideration for what constitutes appropriate transparency,...

The Critical Role of Innovative Creativity in the Workplace

Innovative creativity is vital to every role and responsibility in a company. It is not merely an asset for the traditionally 'creative' professions but a fundamental skill set for all, particularly in an era where automation looms large. The skill of creativity (and make no doubt about it, creativity is...
CEO Thoughts, Leadership, Neuroscience November 3, 2023

Resilient Agility: Handling Constant Challenges

The landscape of modern business is in a state of perpetual change and unpredictability, calling for leaders who are not only visionary but also possess a blend of psychological characteristics that enable them to steer their organizations through volatile and ambiguous times. The concept of resilience, particularly within the context...
CEO Thoughts, Leadership, Neuroscience November 1, 2023

Prospective Imagination in Leadership

Among the various skills that come with human cognition, few abilities are as impactful and fundamentally valuable as prospective imagination. Often referred to simply as "prospection," this faculty enables us to “metabolize” (or take in and critically assess) experiences from our past and present and envision a wider array of...