Being a jerk does not get you ahead
Two people are considered for a promotion. One is generous, trustworthy and generally nice. The other is selfish, deceitful and aggressive. Which one is more likely to get the job?…
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Hope springs eternal; Disappointment hurts
Liam keeps noticing that business results are not optimal. But he keeps hoping that they will turn around. So, he stays with it, gives it another try, another chance and…
Who suffers when you do not sleep well?
You notice yourself smiling and feeling joyful. The world seems like a good place. That feel-good effect comes from dopamine and other internal chemicals; it’s your brain telling you that…
The fight between reason and rage
An old story (attributed to Native American lore) provides some wisdom for our present time. A wise elderly man is sitting with his grandson at a campfire where he is…
How power corrupts the brain and kills empathy
Have you ever seen someone step into a position of power and then completely change how they interact with others? For example, a team member is promoted to be the…
A way to cope with all that’s going on
There’s so much going on. Too much going on. A pandemic, political and social unrest, climate change and uncertainty everywhere. But to be in the world, to be engaged, active…