The virtual world makes it tougher to get communication right. Teaching leaders how to communicate effectively in the virtual world maybe a worthwhile investment. Getting coached in the digital body language may be a great investment. Here are two books I recommend.
Every variant of a product creates more complexity in the factory because new raw materials are needed. It needs new marketing campaigns and takes up shelf space. If the consumer buys the new variant, other companies will follow. Creating a more inclusive set of options results in wastage, more complexity to produce and encourages consumerism. There is a second order effect of being inclusive.
Age based generalisations are fairly accurate and predictive when we are younger. The same approach is inaccurate when we are older. We will soon have five generations working side-by-side. It is important to take a nuanced view of those who are above 50 years old.
Lying is socially undesirable. Yet, most of us lie several times a day, the rest do it all the time. It is a superpower that people routinely use to tempt fate, defy death and achieve the impossible. Sometimes we call it reality distortion. Sometimes we call it meaning making.
When we think of building a brand, we think of a logo and color and the typical font. Branding is not only visual. It is also all about sound. Try watching a horror film without the sound and you will know how much of your movie experience is created by the sound. Live audio is creating that possibility. Mentza and Clubhouse have become spots for recruiters to find talent. What’s next?
As businesses are slowly opening up the offices, the candidates are facing this tricky question in the job-interviews. Do you prefer to work from home or come to the office. How should you answer it.
You can get 80,000 varieties of coffee at Starbucks and it will take three human lifetimes to try them all. You still have one lifetime and a limited budget to try it all. It takes a certain superpower to manage it all. Today I will share them with you.
What motivates adults to sign up for a formal learning opportunity? This may be useful for you to decide if you really need to join the next conference you are being invited to. When adults want to embrace a formal learning opportunity, they want to learn from a Master. It is who I WANT to learn from - not just who can teach the subject.
