CEO Thoughts, Creative Culture, Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork
November 10, 2023
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,...
CEO Thoughts, Creative Culture, Intercultural Creativity, Leadership, Teamwork
November 7, 2023
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...
Education, Inclusion, Leadership, Neuroscience
October 24, 2023
The Cultural Influence of Birth Order on Management Style
The concept of birth order has long been a hot subject for many different “-ological” researchers: psychological, sociological, and anthropological. Because of this, the impact of birth order on personality traits, career choices, and relationships has been rather well documented. However, an underexplored facet of this influence is its impact...
Arts and Creativity, Creativity, Education, Neuroscience
October 17, 2023
The Shift in Perceiving the Arts: From Human Behavior to Skill Measurement
The Paradigm Shift in Artistic Expression Over time the arts—be it singing, dancing, or visual art—have shifted from being viewed as natural human behaviors to skills that are assessed for their level of proficiency. Talent shows, social media metrics, and even the formal education system now evaluate artistic abilities through...