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…
IS THERE LIFE BEYOND WORK? THE GROWING TREND OF PEOPLE GIVING IN TO THE EXCESSES OF PROFESSIONAL LIFE
With the evolution of digital technologies and increasing connectivity, the line between personal and professional life is becoming increasingly blurred, transcending mere time management. The rising demand for professional visibility on social media platforms such as LinkedIn…
DESIGNING ETHICAL ORGANIZATIONS – PART 2 FINAL
“Ethics is more than a set of rules; it is the living expression of values that guide every action and decision.” (Marcello de Souza) I want to start the final part of this article by reminding that…
DESIGNING ETHICAL ORGANIZATIONS – PART 1
“In the pursuit of an ethical culture, remember that the true wealth of an organization lies not in numbers, but in the integrity of its actions and the impact they have on people’s lives.” (Marcello de Souza)…
I DON’T KNOW WHEN TO STOP – THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXHAUSTION AND THE SUPERPOWER OF EXCESSES AT WORK
“Marcello, it’s as if I’m sinking into an unrelenting vortex of work and self-demand. In the beginning, it was pleasure, but now, with every flight I take, it has become a journey of torture. Hours of compulsion…
THE MAGIC OF UNCERTAINTY
“Do not demand that events should happen as you wish; but wish them to happen as they do happen, and you will go on well.” – Epictetus Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher who lived during the 1st century…
