All or nothing
One day, a maths teacher wrote the table of 9 on the white board as below: 1 X 9=9 6 X 9=54 2 X 9=18 7 X 9=63 3 X 9=27 8 X 9=72 4 X 9=36 9 X 9=81 5 X 9=45 10 X 9=80 Table of 9 written by the teacher As soon …
culture
The grasshopper and the ants
You’re probably familiar with the tale of the grasshopper and the ants. That funny, eager-to-enjoy grasshopper, hopping around and singing while a group of ants is working hard to ensure a good living in winter. And how it was too late for the grasshopper to survive with no food once the summer was gone. In …
Self-organizing teams
Self-organizing teams is a trend now on the world. Companies here and there have realized the power of improving teamwork, collaboration and accountability among their people. But just by empowering the employees, it doesn’t mean we can have a successful self-organizing team. This requires changes on leadership and management, on employees’ mindset, and, therefore, on …
Leadership is culturally contingent
What is leadership? If you ask ten people, you probably get ten answers. Many people maybe cannot to define but ‘I know it when I see it’. Then, maybe you could relate some elements of leadership. If you ask people coming from the same country, it’s probably you get some similar answers. Try to ask …
Do as I say, not as I do
What happens with some people who think the rules don’t apply to them?
Usually, they think their power and position drive away consequences and, therefore, the common rules don’t apply to them. This ‘do as I say, not as I do’ behaviour provokes lack of trust.
What if corporate culture is against your work?
What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said? – asked the boy. Help – said the horse. And you? Have you ever been afraid of asking for help? What type of situations lead you to have this kind of fear? With whom? Why is that different of other times when you are not afraid to …