Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth and development. In this article, we explore the concept of self-discovery and offer tips on how
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In today’s fast-paced world, where corporate success often thrives on ambition, competition, and relentless pursuit of goals, the need for balanced, ethical leadership has never been greater. Enter Atman Ramayana a modern interpretation of the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. This
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Great problem solvers are made, not born. That’s what we’ve found after decades of problem solving with leaders across business, nonprofit, and policy sectors. These leaders learn to adopt a particularly open and
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Can vulnerability fuel growth and success? Consider the landmark research of psychologist Brené Brown as described in her book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent,
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My first stint as a manager was in the safety engineering department of an energy company. I was the youngest of three supervisors, and a few months in, I found myself sequestered
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Nearly fifteen years ago, in 2005, we published a Harvard Business Review article with our colleagues which introduced a new approach to personal and professional development: the idea that receiving affirmation is a powerful way
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If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times: to overcome the stresses and strains of a fast-growing organization, the chief executive must delegate responsibility. I’ve been to seminars on
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Learning to let go There are two sides to forgiveness: decisional and emotional. Decisional forgiveness involves a conscious choice to replace ill will with good will. “You no longer wish bad things
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During job interviews, potential employers often ask “what are your strengths and weaknesses?”. While this question has the power to throw people off, it’s actually trying to gauge whether you’re aware of
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For close to two years, leaders have been thrust into the role of Counselor in Chief, helping teams recover from the grief and loss of the pandemic, buoying the declining mental health
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Over the past decade, “purpose” has become a management watchword. Since 2010 it has appeared in the titles of more than 400 new business and leadership books and thousands of articles. And no wonder:
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In the quest for personal and professional growth, the concept of “becoming,” a term coined by Michelle Obama, stands as a guiding principle that extends beyond mere achievement-oriented goals. Whether setting resolutions
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