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May 4, 2024: Recording my thoughts A major obstacle with writing for me is staring at a blank page and struggling to put my thoughts into words. Often, I lack the resolve to push …
May 3, 2024: Approach for facilitation session I had a call today with a prospect who asked how I would facilitate a session for their leaders on the use of Generative AI (Gen AI) during their team …
May 2, 2024: The secret to success is twofold Previously, I wrote about approaching every solution from a problem-first perspective. Today, as I was reading through the newsletter called The Leap, …
May 1, 2024: More right vs. less wrong I’ve written about these two concepts before. To me, “More Right” suggests that I already have a pretty accurate understanding of …
Apr 30, 2024: In the light via John Paul Jones, et al. (1975)1: And if you feel that you can’t go on, and your will’s sinking low, just believe, and you can’t …
Apr 29, 2024: Do you worry about money? via Brooks (2021)1: more than half of Americans felt anxious or insecure about money sometimes, often, or all the time. Do you fall into that …
Apr 28, 2024: Be flexible Let’s face it. The future will be uncertain and unpredictable. This circumstance will stop many from making decisions. But not the strategic …
Apr 27, 2024: How do we construct a new mental model? via Senge (1990)1: They showed how the prevailing view that “the oil business would continue as usual” was based on underlying assumptions about the …
Apr 26, 2024: Is there a right mental model for understanding our complex world via Friedman (2021)1: In our highly complex world, a single framework to make sense of affairs is elusive. Rightly so. Our current state is not only …
Apr 25, 2024: Thriving in uncertainty via Mikkelsen and Jarche (2015)1: To find their way in societal shifts, leaders cannot rely on static maps, nor can they hope to manage complexity …
Apr 24, 2024: Stay curious We are all born curious. But our curiosity can get us into trouble. Overtime, we tend to stop being curious. That can greatly disadvantage us. They …
Apr 23, 2024: Sharpen your decision-making skills As a business owner, I am the main decision-maker. It’s crucial that my decision-making skills are sharpened over the years. According to …
Apr 22, 2024: Understanding mental models: how we see the world Mental models are frameworks that shape our understanding of how the world operates. This understanding is derived from three key elements—Education, …
Apr 21, 2024: Interstitial journaling I started interstitial journaling on March 1, 2024. This method allows me to consolidate my thoughts and ideas in one place. After completing each …
Apr 20, 2024: If and when to quit We’ve all been there—wondering if and when to quit. Should we: Quit after numerous attempts and failures? Quit the first time something doesn’t work? …
Apr 19, 2024: Framework as a constraint I use a framework daily to evaluate everything I encounter. It sharpens my focus and maintains my sanity. Without this framework, anxiety builds.
Apr 18, 2024: Programs, practices, policies This framework aims to encourage, support, and reinforce desired behaviors within your organization. Programs: To promote a behavior aligned with …
Apr 17, 2024: Less wrong The concept of becoming “more right” seems natural. As we gain experience, we tend to believe we’re becoming more accurate in our …
Apr 16, 2024: Framework for writing prompts Over the past year, I’ve tried over 1,000 different prompts, but my favorite is the RCAI framework: Role: Assign a role to ChatGPT, real or …
Apr 15, 2024: Approach every solution from a problem-first perspective. Is your solution in search of a problem? Consider these examples: Apple Watch: How many truly need it as a life necessity? Hydro Flask: Why spend …
Apr 14, 2024: Slow down to speed up Today, I was overwhelmed by various emotions. First, anxiety loomed over me as I contemplated the week ahead. Second, frustration arose from the …
Apr 13, 2024: Which Note Taking App Experimented with Micro.blog and love its speed, though I have concerns about SEO. I also tried Standard Notes but it didn’t work for me. Now, I’m …