The Skillful Art of Saying NO
Written by Achim Nowak
The pressure to say YES to things we don’t wish to do is tremendous. At work, in every facet of life. How do we say NO more often and with greater skill?
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The Case for Curiosity
Written by Achim Nowak
How do we stay curious in the face of routine, repetition, predictability? Don’t focus on the routine. Focus on the variables.
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4 Everyday Trust Builders
Written by Achim Nowak
There is no bypass for building trust. No “fake it til you make it.” Just simple and consistent everyday behavior.
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When 2 Are Better Than 1
Written by Achim Nowak
Is having Co-CEOs a radical proposition? Think again. Data shows that when Co-CEOs are in charge, shareholder returns outperform the competition by 30%.
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Do You KNOW What You Don’t KNOW?
Written by Achim Nowak
Professional growth is impossible if we don’t know what we don’t know. Be aware of what you don’t know. And understand that you don’t need to know everything.
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Work Is Love Made Visible
Written by Achim Nowak
When circumstances overwhelm, remember the poet Khalil Gibran. “Work is love made visible.” That is a choice. At work. Every day.
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Do You Appreciate UP?
Written by Achim Nowak
Are you one of those folks who doles out appreciation to anyone but folks in power? Because you don’t want to be a “suck-up?” Think again.
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