Would you be willing to commit to wear face masks whenever you are outside of your home, to be allowed to return to work? Last week I read a post from Nassim Taleb where he shared a graph that showed a clear correlation between countries whose citizens wore face masks whenever they were outside of … Continue reading How do face masks REALLY impact COVID-19
My research lab is doing a poll to find out what people think will be the duration and impact of a COVID-19 recovery on their PERSONAL and their COMPANY’s income. Please share your views in the comments of what you think the likely shape of the income recovery will be, on both your PERSONAL income … Continue reading COVID-19 Recovery Duration and Impact
Focusing is not just deciding what to do, but just as importantly what not to do. Specifically focusing on what to stop doing, and what not to start. With so many problems to solve, so many parts to improve, and so many opportunities to capitalize on, deciding what and who to focus your limited attention … Continue reading Focusing Effectively with Bill Gates
My Proud Moment One of the things I enjoy most in life … and which makes me feel the proudest (if the outcome is good), is the opportunity to teach kids important life skills and life lessons. This last week I had the opportunity to do both via remote video call for a group of … Continue reading Life Lessons for Dealing with Adversity
For those that missed my interview with Ragne Sinikas about for her Online Talk series titled “How to Dominate the Decade”, I am including the link to the video here. The topic was “Decision Making in an Uncertain World. How Apps can help us make better faster decisions when it really matters?” These are the … Continue reading Decision Making in an Uncertain World – Ragne Sinikas
So cool to meet one of my heroes – Alan Mulally – the legendary former CEO that turned around two of the largest and most iconic companies – Boeing and Ford., We talked about how leaders and leadership teams at every level can remain focused … in a world with so much noise, so many … Continue reading Alan Mulally and Dr. Alan Barnard
Uncertainty and the Unknown Humans evolved to have a FEAR of uncertainty and the unknown for a very good reason. In general, it PROTECTS us from doing things or being in situations that could harm or even kill us, and those we care for. Some psychologist calls it the “fear that rules them all”, as … Continue reading Overcoming the Fear that Rules them All
