How to Deal with Pointless Situations
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a job, a series of meetings, or situation that seemed pointless? Most of us have, at one time or another. And it’s likely to happen again. The question is, what can we do about it? We might choose to simply survive the experience; find ways to cope with the boredom or deal with the nonsense and drama that’s playing out. But, there is another option . . . one we explore in our book Thriving in Business and LIfe. It's an approach that puts
Is Your Mind Infected?
If you knew that a virus had infected your computer, how quickly would you act to neutralize it? Well, there is ample evidence to suggest that bias cycles, or what we call the Virus of Bias™, work in our minds just like viruses do in computers, damaging our organizations and inhibiting our leaders’ ability to see clearly and make well-informed decisions. As we begin this exploration with you, we’ll start in the same place we do with organizations, by explaining just what a bi
When Do the Means Determine the End?
It’s amazing what an extended trip to another part of the world can do to provide a new, fresh perspective. The following approximates the conversations we had after Will’s return from the island country of New Zealand. WILL: It’s good to be back Chris, after a full month in New Zealand. CHRIS: You told me you met some amazing people there. WILL: I love the country; it was my fourth visit, first for my wife. The people are wonderful. The weather, the beauty, what’s not to lov
