‘Your’ Pole star

All great leaders have made clear where they are going or want to go. In the midst of everyday life confusion, when the daily pressures abound, the clear vision of their goal leads them inexorably to their destination. Or...

Business cycles and personal cycles

Cyclical fluctuations in economic activity, with recurrent oscillations, in which a phase of expansion is followed by one of contraction, are well known and documented. John Maynard Keynes said that economic cycles were inevitable. Humbly, I agree. Within companies, markets, products and even customers the same...

Organic growth

Whether in economics, biology or physics, all abrupt growth, in one way or another, becomes painful. Can you imagine a three year old child becoming thirty the next day? It would not only be painful, but also embarrassing. To grow is to be in the antechamber...

On gossip and rumours

Gossip is a speculative statement regarding other people’s life that is not based on actual, substantiated facts. It usually takes place without the knowledge of the person who is the subject of speculation. Many would deny engaging in such frivolous social activity. However, without doubt, they...

If not here, it is there

If you had the vision of a goal; if the desire to achieve it exposed it, it means its counterpart - the object of desire (your goal) - exists and is waiting for you somewhere. The work of your unconscious mind is to show you the...

My team… my mirror…

Your work team shows who you are. All that you are (and/or are not) is mirrored in them. Even when you do not work as a team alongside anyone, it reflects the fact that you prefer to avoid confrontations ...

Social Proof

When doubts arise in the decision process, there is a tendency to observe one’s peers to determine the way forward. This works well for leaders starting off; for those whom, either for lack of personal experience or knowledge regarding the explored field in a particular decision,...

Your social networks’ filters

In matters of relationships, "the more the merrier" does not apply. Instead, it is the quality of your contacts and friendships that you should consider. Therefore, I suggest you apply the following three filters: 1st Respect: The person in question should take into account your tastes, preferences...

Invest in romance

Both men and women benefit from romance. Key benefits include the following: more joy, health, emotional and economical stability. Someone who is in love has more energy, courage and determination, thus broadening his or her skills to deliver projects. If you do not have a partner...