Why it is important to talk about our existence
Existentialism does not come up much in business conversation. That is not to say the concept hasn’t been applied beyond philosophical circles. Papers published in the 60s… Read more
If you want to change, then change your rules: On first and second order change
“Rummy?” she tentatively declared, with a slight smile and questioning lilt to her voice. We had been married for a few months, and acquainted for… Read more
Conversations with your future self in your own Tuesdays with Morrie
Let’s talk about death… Not to focus on the fear of death or sensationalising death; we already do that plenty. According to a 2005 Pews Research Journalism… Read more
How are our thoughts serving us? An explanation from the Life Styles Inventory
She lets loose a barely audible mutter under her breath. “What did you say?” he asks with a notable tone of anger, daring her to respond…. Read more
Life as learning: Do it like Donkey Kong
My affection for video games started early in life. Video game arcades of the early 80s were my sanctuary; a dark, bleeping, blinking holy den… Read more
73 social media sites and 12 months of change: A social media taxonomy – update 2013
Each October, I look at the state of play in the social media scene. Which sites are successful? Why? Who are the players? What adds… Read more
Sniffing your identity markers: Who do you say you are?
As a child of the 70s, I have fond memories of sniffing Mr. Sketch ink markers. I was five and my grandparent’s had a 12-color… Read more
An online personal brand recipe book: Hosting and creating a WordPress site
Your personal blog or website is usually the cornerstone of your online personal brand. It tends to be one of the first pages that comes… Read more
An online personal brand recipe book: The introduction
I am not known as a great cook. My culinary creations are either designed for shock value (as demonstrated by my past cupcake attempts) or… Read more
Finding your organisational fit based on Holland’s vocational personality type
We spend much of our working lives finding our ‘fit’ in organisations. Those who feel misaligned can speak of feeling like a ‘square peg in… Read more
Did you inherit your career? Gottfredson’s theory of circumscription and compromise
I grew up in a family business. From age six to fourteen, my weekends were spent at first sweeping floors and then assisting in… Read more
Meaning and narrative: Jux closes and exposes the truth behind the consumer exchange
Social media site Jux is shutting down. I am not surprised. The image-focused blogging platform was aesthetically engaging, but perhaps not differentiated from image-heavy WordPress… Read more
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