Great post from Ryan Holiday to consider as we are faced with the pandemic and social unrest. He shares nine quotes from ancient Greek philosophers that offer advice that is very helpful today. Accept What’s Outside Of Your Control, Get To Work On What Is Focus On The Smallest Thing You Can Do Right Now […]
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Below is a great 2019 TED talk from Holocaust survivor Werner Reich. It is a short video (under 10 minutes) that shows how a small, kind act can inspire a lifetime of compassion. As we enter into a pandemic where there will be an enormous amount of fear, this video helps remind us what a […]
Read more →It’s easy to get caught up in the business treadmill. This article is a great reminder of the big picture. We’re in more control of our destiny/joy than we think sometimes. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-five-regrets-of-the-dying
Read more →Does massive “scale” help clients in an idea and people-based industry or does it just make these two CEOs even more wealthy? Many observers would say the benefit is only to the agencies. In this article from The Guardian, the author outlines the negative impact on competition and creativity resulting from the Publicis/Omnicom merger. http://adage.com/article/agency-news/ipg-s-roth-publicis-omnicom-merger-bigger/243362/
Read more →A great perspective on work from a career management expert. 80% of people don’t enjoy what they do. How do you become one of the 20%? Know yourself, try the impossible, surround yourself with inspiring people. Remember… “Taking jobs to build up your resume is the same as saving sex for old age.” – Warren […]
Read more →In movie making (and marketing), sometimes the best decisions are the things you decide not to do. This is an interesting video showing some close calls that might have ruined some classic movies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLnA0amX9j0
Read more →Interesting TED presentation from Michael Benner. Success in life via self awareness, self management, social awareness and relationship management through traditional “intelligence.”
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Informative article based on findings from University of North Carolina Professor Barbara Fredrickson. Negative emotions undermine the brain’s capacity to think broadly and find creative solutions. The vise grip of fear and stress and the emotions they generate limit thought to a narrow field that obscures options. In a work environment, negativity causes teams to […]
Read more →“Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must be first overcome.” -Samuel Johnson Many companies and executives suffer from fear of failure. In their focus on making sure every initiative is foolproof before launch, they are constantly beaten in market by competition that takes intelligent risks.
Read more →“People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered; forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives: Be kind anyway. What you spend years creating others could destroy overnight: Create anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today, will […]
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