(4 mins read) In the continues dance between personal life and a professional career, achieving life-work harmony is the objective of many people. How to say goodbye to burnout and hello to a fulfilling, balanced life? How to boost productivity, reduce stress, and achieve life-work balance? What practical strategies can we implement to live a... Continue Reading →
A thought on… LEADERSHIP
We don't need a formal designation to guide and inspire others; LEADERSHIP is a quality that radiates from within. If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a LEADER. https://every-day-development.com/2022/11/27/leadership-case-study-elon-musk-tesla-spacex-twitter/ https://every-day-development.com/2023/06/18/7-habits-of-an-authentic-leader/ https://every-day-development.com/2021/01/23/leadership-case-study-emma-walmsley-gsk/ https://every-day-development.com/2022/10/23/top-10-movies-on-leadership/ https://every-day-development.com/2021/01/24/leadership-case-study-steve-jobs-apple/ ***** SUBSCRIBE to Every Day Development and get your complimentary DEVELOPMENT COFFEE.... Continue Reading →
THE POWER OF ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTION
(4 mins read) During my professional career, I had an opportunity to work with many people who were able to ask questions. Many of them could ask good questions, but only a few were able to ask the RIGHT question. Asking the RIGHT questions is an art. It’s a skill that is super rare; however,... Continue Reading →
A THOUGHT ON… SUCCESS
Success is not an elevator that swiftly transports you to your destination; rather, it demands the patient and deliberate climb of the stairs. Each step symbolizes the effort, persistence, and learning required on the journey to achieving your goals. Embracing the staircase to success fosters character development and a deeper appreciation for the hard-earned triumphs... Continue Reading →
SPEED DOESN’T MATTER, FORWARD IS FORWARD
In personal or professional life, progress is not always measured by speed; rather, it's the direction that truly counts. Your speed may vary, but as long as you are moving forward, you are on the right track. Every step, no matter how small, contributes to your journey and personal growth. The journey of personal and... Continue Reading →
BOOST YOUR WORKWEEK PRODUCTIVITY
In the successful workplace, high productivity stands as the cornerstone of success. High productivity has a multitude of benefits for both individuals and organizations. It is the engine that drives efficiency, allowing employees to accomplish more tasks in less time and freeing up valuable resources. Moreover, it improves the quality of work, boosts competitiveness, and... Continue Reading →
UNLEASHING YOUR POTENTIAL: IS IT TIME FOR YOUR NEXT CAREER ADVENTURE?
(3 mins read) Is it time for your next career adventure? Throughout our lives, we face a sequence of significant decisions that shape both our personal and professional paths. We have to make choices in relation to education, family, homeownership, retirement, career paths, leadership roles, entrepreneurship, etc. Each of these decisions carries its unique set... Continue Reading →
I’M OFFLINE
We live in super interesting times. Technology has changed the way we engage and communicate with others. Digital and A.I. impact every daily activity of our personal and professional lives. It brings lots of excitement and opportunities for both realms. On the other hand, people are permanently busy, and they stay connected every second. We... Continue Reading →
LIFETIME OF LEARNING
(4 mins read) When young people graduate from school they think that their EDUCATION is finally over. But they are about to start a lifetime of LEARNING. CURRENT LEARNING The current education system will provide people with fact-based knowledge and from their first day of professional career they need to gain and develop many skills... Continue Reading →
TRUST BUILDER vs. TRUST DESTROYER
(4 mins read) TRUST is intangible and abstract. We cannot touch it or define it in numbers. However, trust is a fundamental factor that significantly impacts many areas of personal or business relationships, a happy family, effective teamwork, and successful collaboration. In professional life, every organisation aims to build a culture based on transparency, open... Continue Reading →
TOP 5: POSTS ON LEADERSHIP
Below there is the “TOP 5: Posts on Leadership” in the first eight months of 2023. LEADERSHIP CASE STUDY: STEVE JOBS (APPLE) - explore leadership style of the greatest innovator https://every-day-development.com/2021/01/24/leadership-case-study-steve-jobs-apple/ ***** 2. HOW TO WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER - unlock the ultimate productivity hacks https://every-day-development.com/2022/10/30/how-to-work-smarter-not-harder/ ***** 3. 7 HABITS TO STRENGTHEN MENTAL HEALTH -... Continue Reading →
30 mins Development Break
During my Sunday walk I listen to an interesting podcast. The HBR interview with professor Jay Barney, on effective tactics for change. Those who have worked on change, know how difficult it is to change their old behaviors. In many cases great new ideas are “killed” by people’s ignorance and stubbornness. There is one common... Continue Reading →
30 mins Development Break
30 mins Development Break! Sometimes we are in a situation from which we think there is no way out. We are stuck and we have no idea how to get out of it. In many cases, a small but the RIGHT activity will help us to move on. If you are tired… TAKE A POWER... Continue Reading →
30 mins Development Break
30 mins Development Break! We are about to start a global unlearning and upskilling process. Within the next five years 44% of cognitive skills are expected to change. Leadership, social influence, curiosity, and continuous learning are among other skills expected to see growing demand. 60% employees will require upskilling before 2027. What are your upskilling... Continue Reading →
7 KEY COMPETENCIES OF YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS
(3 mins read) The world around us is constantly changing and there is a feeling that the process of improvement and update has recently accelerated. Changes are driven by technology, big data, deep learning, Artificial Intelligence and, recently, by COVID-19. Business around the world moved to a virtual office overnight, where all employees are working... Continue Reading →
HIGHWAY TO BURNOUT
If, on Friday at the end of the workweek, you are exhausted – flat on energy – needing a double espresso to keep your eyes open, and counting down every minute until the weekend, it means that you are on the highway to BURNOUT. Wake up and take the first exit! Reflect on your sleeping... Continue Reading →
A THOUGHT ON… LIMITLESS LIFE
When I woke up today in the morning, I had a moment of reflection, and I asked myself five simple questions: Do I explore my full potential? Do I break free from self-imposed limitations? Do I challenge the status quo? Do I embrace opportunities with an open heart and adventurous spirit? Do I live life... Continue Reading →
A thought on… CHANGE AGILITY
There are so many changes happening around us on an ongoing basis. Innovations, new ways of communicating, technology, etc, have impacted every single area of our life and the process of change has even accelerated. If we want to keep up or, in extreme situations, survive, we need to work on CHANGE AGILITY. We need... Continue Reading →
7 HABITS OF AN AUTHENTIC LEADER
(3 mins read) Many leaders pretend to be authentic leaders, but the truth is that not many really are. We know many leaders who have inspired and influenced others. Leonidas in Thermopylae led a group of 300 Spartans who had a heroic battle with a Persian army. Mahatma Ghandi, the Indian politician who inspired a... Continue Reading →
A though on… TEAMWORK
Teamwork is the collective outcome from a mix of the strengths and talents of individuals. When a team collaborates effectively, they can overcome challenges, find innovative solutions, and achieve remarkable outcomes that would be difficult to attain individually. By fostering open communication, trust, and mutual support, teamwork cultivates a positive work environment where everyone can... Continue Reading →
HOW TO … GET EXTRA TIME?
Time flies and it cannot be stopped, slowed down or reversed. (3 mins read) Drawing by boradoodles.pl What would you do if you had more time? What would you do more of? Would you get some more rest? Or would you spend your extra time going deeper into problems and tasks which you are working... Continue Reading →
HOW CURIOSITY BOOSTS PERSONAL GROWTH
(2 mins read) In our life we experience many different phases of personal growth. When we are young, full of energy, passionate and ambitious, we experience moments of growth almost every day. We meet new people, we engage in interesting discussions, we solve complex problems, we get promotions, we enjoy challenges, we learn a new... Continue Reading →
SIMPLIFIER vs. COMPLIFIER
(2 mins read) Picture: boradoodles.pl Our life is becoming increasingly complex and overwhelming. The speed at which we live, technology, amount of information or activities, instead of slowing down, are accelerating every day. Every minute, we send 231,400,000 emails; we execute 5,900,000 searches on Google; we stream 1,000,000 hours; or we share 66,000 photos on... Continue Reading →
MONTHLY INSPIRATIONS: SEMICONDUCTORS
The GAME-CHANGING technology you never knew excited! Did you know that most of the world's GDP is produced with devices that rely on semiconductors? Did you know that China now spends more money each year importing semiconductors than it spends on oil? Do you know what is TSMC or ASML? The transistors were invented in... Continue Reading →
HAPPY FRIDAY!
(3 mins read) It’s Friday! Hopefully, you have completed all or the majority of the priorities you set up at the beginning of the week. Today, before you dive into a well-deserved weekend, which is packed full of sleep, family time, exercise, walks, healthy meals, reading books, theatre trips, concerts or travel, I encourage you... Continue Reading →