The most important thing…
How would you answer the three questions below: What is the most important thing today? What do you believe is the most important thing in… Read more
Planning your New Year and passion for work: Goleman’s model for emotional intelligence and lessons from John Lauer
December holidays once again present the opportunity to pause, evaluate our previous calendar year, and decide on the type of world we choose to create… Read more
Referring to people as resources: Three reasons why we do it and what to do about it
I recently came across this critique aimed at those who use the word “resource” to refer to people. The post inferred that those who use such… Read more
Marissa Mayer as the new Yahoo CEO: On the challenge, her details, and the risk of the "impostor syndrome"
Marissa Mayer made a buzz when she became CEO of Yahoo last week. Headlines have focused on the relevant (her accomplishments), the irrelevant (her “fabulous”… Read more
Maslow versus the world: Self-actualisation and peak experiences through something outside of ourselves
Maslow talks about notions of self-actualisation and peak experiences that seem in direct opposition to what people experience in their day jobs. Research shows a… Read more
Covey’s seven habits for a digital agency – Habit 7: Sharpening the saw (maintain your energy and plan your renewal strategy)
Habit Seven proposes that the four areas of physical, mental, spiritual and social renewal should be planned and integrated. Far from having all the answers,… Read more
Taking a break to take stock: What research tells us about workaholics, burnout and work-life balance
What causes burnout? Is being a workaholic bad? What are the variables to maintaining work-life balance? I find answers in research that points to play… Read more
Foursquare gamification: Exposing my mundane and meaningful life
It is usually the player who determines whether a game is boring. After five months of playing, I find it is Foursquare that makes such… Read more
Covey’s seven habits for a digital agency – Habit 6: Synergy (in project teams, work life balance, and values)
Synergy happens when an end result is greater than the sum of each contributing part. If you are looking for fulfilment in your day job,… Read more
On being the father of a 16 year old: Unplanned benefits
My work life is a series of controlled scheduled actions. My daughter’s birthday provides the opportunity to reflect on the value of unplanned events. We… Read more
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Marcel Caldow
Well structured and thoughtful. EI is so often…
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