It feels like I’m spending a lot of time with pitches these days. No, that’s not a World Series joke, although that would be timely. I mean the “a form of words used when trying to persuade someone to buy or accept something.” For example, PR agents pitch guests to come on my How to Share podcast. I pitch sponsors, guests and hosts for why … Continue reading The Art of the Pitch
A few weeks after we adopted our crested gecko, Rusty, we went on vacation. I left instructions for the pet sitter on how to feed and water him. But he texted a couple of days after we’d left saying that he didn’t think Rusty was moving. In fact, he hadn’t seen him move in the enclosure for more than a day. Right as we were … Continue reading Lessons from Vacations: The Importance of Sharing
Last week I had dinner with a friend who was concerned about the impact of AI on the work he does. As a marketing professional, he fills a lot of roles for how to communicate to and motivate audiences. He’d recently heard an interview with an AI expert who predicted that 90% of US jobs could be replaced by AI as early as 2027-2028. I’ll … Continue reading Sharing In the Age of AI
In today’s professional world, skills and competencies have become the cornerstone of success. The landscape is more dynamic and competitive than ever, requiring us not only to excel at what we do but also to adapt quickly to new demands. Let’s explore how developing and honing these skills can lead to improved job performance, career progression, adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and better collaboration within teams. Job … Continue reading The Role of Skills and Competencies in Today’s Professional Landscape
I recently read Gretchen Anderson’s book, “Mastering Collaboration: Make Working Together Less Painful and More Productive,” which offers invaluable insights into effective teamwork. Let’s have a look at the key takeaways from Anderson’s guide and explore how they can transform your collaborative efforts. A boat does not go forward if each one is rowing their own way. Swahili Proverb Deploying a Team for Difficult Problems … Continue reading Mastering Collaboration: Turning Pain into Productivity
Have you ever found yourself biting your tongue during a meeting, or hesitating to share a dissenting opinion? You’re not alone. In a recent McKinsey Author Talk, Elaine Lin Hering delves into the reasons behind our tendency to stay silent at work and offers valuable insights on how to reclaim and use the voice we’ve learned to bury. The Silence We’ve Internalized Elaine Lin Hering’s … Continue reading Finding Your Voice: Insights from Author Elaine Lin Hering
The book Humankind by the Dutch historian Rutger Bregman is the inspiration for this blog post. The author invites us to explore a different perspective. He argues that people are inherently decent at heart and proposes a new worldview based on the corollaries of this optimistic view of human beings. He explores, among other things, the concept of survival of the friendliest. When it comes … Continue reading Survival of the Friendliest: The Key to Our Species’ Evolution
Hi all, This week’s post is a collaboration post. Khizer and I wrote this post together. Go check his blog. If you like Pointlessoverthinking, you will like his posts as well. He posts about self-reflection, personal development etc. and he is very insightful at that. Having said that, enjoy the post below and let me know what your thoughts are on the topic! Do they … Continue reading How to Make Your Personality Better
As you’ve probably noticed, I lately use some very interesting images to complete the ideas I want to transmit through my words. This is possible thanks to the new collaboration I have with the awesome illustrator Adrian Serghie, who is a brilliant artist and one of my closest friends. I would like to dedicate this post to thank him for providing the amazing thought-provoking drawings, … Continue reading New Collaboration
