Summer musings: How to really relax on holidays — and after

A book and a company who make businesses relaxed  and happy This is a very short 70-page book. But it tells a journey traveled by an unbelieving businessman from an outright stress to an ultimate relaxation–and even happiness. We enjoyed the read immensely not...

How You Can Become a Liberating Leader

Why are there so few liberating leaders and how can you become one We are often asked ‘why there are so few liberating leaders and what are their distinguishing features?’ We found three distinguishing character and psychological traits: egalitarian values—respect,...

On Lateness: True Causes and Right Solutions

By Isaac I’m often late. Fortunately, I have no boss and my students—from whom I often rob 5 minutes of lecture time (although I try to make up for it with class-relevant jokes) —can’t punish me. But bosses can—and usually do. The results?  Some results are...

Neuroscience shows threats bad and freedom good

Managing with the Brain in Mind David Rock AUTUMN 2009, ISSUE 56 …Although a job is often regarded as a purely economic transaction, in which people exchange their labor for financial compensation, the brain experiences the workplace first and foremost as a...

Boosting workers’ self-esteem

Sam Walton “Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves it’s amazing what they can accomplish.”