Monthly Archives: August 2017
The Science of Intuition from a Future Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion (Business Acumen)
I am thrilled to announce that I am one step closer to fulfilling my dream as a professional athlete. Baseball? I’m too slow. Football?...
PODCAST #127: How a Day of Rest Can Save Your Life | Marilyn Paul
Kevin Kruse and Marilyn Paul discuss how a day of rest can save your life. With a Ph.D. from Yale and an M.B.A. from Cornell, Marilyn takes a unique approach that blends inner work and practical skills training. She is an expert on time management and well-being, and has been featured on national media including NPR, The Chicago Tribune, USAToday and CNN. She is the best selling author of 'It’s Hard to Make a Difference When You Can’t Find Your Keys.' Her new book is 'An Oasis In Time: How A Day Of Rest Can Save Your Life.'
Tips On How To Take A Break And Boost Your Creativity
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would end up taking a day off every week, but I kept seeing the benefits accrue. I thought better. I got more focused. I became calmer. My life became happier.
How to Get Clarity, Accountability and Results in Five Minutes
FRUSTRATION!
The team and I had just invested three hours wrestling with significant issues.
We defined the criteria that would make for a good decision…we had...
The #1 Lesson The Film ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ Can Teach Us About Branding
I recently realised that my passion was to follow, and help others follow, the heroes journey. To leave the ordinary world, go on adventures,...
PODCAST #126: The Secret To Great Work Culture Lies In These 5 Words |...
Kevin Kruse and DeLisa Alexander discuss culture, women in tech, and more. DeLisa is Executive VP and Chief People Officer at Red Hat, a company that does $2.4 billion in annual revenue offering open-source software solutions. In this role, she leads the acquisition, development and retention of talent and works to enhance the Red Hat culture.
The Truth About Authenticity (Self-Awareness)
While fake news is often hard to spot, phony advertising, inauthentic companies, and fake people aren’t.
I was listening to my favorite podcast the other...
New Managers: This Is The Mind Shift You Need To Be A Great Leader
Not everyone is a manager, but it takes a really special person who's committed to being a manager to be effective as a manager, so there's a difference there.
Why We Should Embrace Boredom
I spoke this week with the brilliant and bestselling author Cal Newport, whose recent book "Deep Work" makes the case that the capacity to...