THE PARADOX OF SUCCESS: WHY ORGANIZATIONS FAIL TO LEARN – PART 2
In Part 1 of this article, I explored how the success and action biases shape organizational culture and affect our decisions. We saw how the success bias can lead us to ignore external factors and underestimate chance,…
THE PARADOX OF SUCCESS: WHY ORGANIZATIONS FAIL TO LEARN – PART 1
In an increasingly dynamic and competitive business world, the ability to learn and adapt continuously is often cited as one of the fundamental pillars of organizational success. However, paradoxically, many organizations, even those most admired for their…
LEADER: STOP WORRYING ABOUT COHERENCE
We all know that leaders face conflicting challenges. They may be pressured to improve existing products while also spearheading radically new projects based on different business and management models, like those involving global networks while addressing local…
THE PARADOXICAL STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE OF DISAPPOINTMENT
What makes a person reconcile with someone who has disappointed them? Is it possible? Is there something positive to be attributed to disappointment? The word “disappointment” is ever-present in coaching sessions, therapies, and even everyday conversations. Despite…
IF YOU TRULY WANT TO INNOVATE, SEEK DIVERGENT THINKING
In today’s competitive landscape, where success is defined by competitiveness and the speed of change, innovation isn’t merely an aspiration but an imperative necessity. Beyond conventional strategies of adopting new technologies and adapting to market trends, the…
THE HARM OF EMPATHY
“I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to…
MAKING DIVERSITY A REALITY: CHALLENGING BIASES IN THE WORKPLACE
“By questioning our notions of success, we build more innovative and ethical teams, and reveal the true power of diversity.” – (Marcello de Souza) Many managers express the desire to promote inclusion in their workplaces. However, although…
HOW TO SHINE IN EVALUATIONS
Contrary to popular belief, assessment tests used in selection processes have a long history dating back to the Han Dynasty in the 3rd century, when Chinese imperial leaders pioneered the use of assessments to select civil servants…
HUMAN RELATIONS: NAVIGATING BETWEEN FREEDOM, AUTHENTICITY, AND THE MIRACLES OF EXISTENCE
“In the blind acceptance of life’s certainties, we build cages around our essence, transforming ourselves into mere shadows of the grand complexity that life offers. Let us free ourselves, challenge the supposed truths, and as we enter…
MANAGING CHANGE, ONE STEP AT A TIME
“The true wisdom lies not only in intellectual understanding but in the ability to deeply feel each experience that life provides us, transforming them into personal growth and genuine empathy for ourselves and for the world around…
