In today’s global economy, the traditional concept of work has undergone a significant transformation. The industrial-age notion of workers as mere cogs in a machine is giving way to a new paradigm in which labor is increasingly viewed as talent. This shift is being driven by several interrelated factors and has far-reaching implications for organizations …
If the winners of a competition are systematically rewarded with the means to win again, they will eventually take it all, while the losers are eliminated. ABBA sang about it. This success to successful concept implies that success tends to breed more success and is key to understanding system dynamics in business, sports, and personal …
In today’s competitive business landscape, where talent is a scarce resource, organizations recognize the significance of fostering employee commitment to achieve sustainable success. Leadership style plays a central role in shaping employees’ commitment levels. A leader’s approach, behaviors, and interactions directly impact how employees perceive their work environment and their willingness to invest their efforts. …
“Software is just a tool to help accomplish something for people – many programmers never understood that. Keep your eyes on the delivered value, and don’t over focus on the specifics of the tools”, wrote John Carmack on Twitter. For those of you who don’t know him, Carmack is an American computer programmer and video …
Burnout refers to a phenomenon where employees suffer a mix of physical and psychological symptoms due to a continued stress in the working environment. According to the State of the Global Workplace 2022 report delivered by Gallup, only 21% of employees around the world are engaged at work and only 33% of employees are thriving …
The future is not what it was. Companies can’t predict it anymore, and uncertainty calls for adaptation and flexibility. Trust is the new liquid gold, continued eroded by the effects of an old-fashioned leadership style in a difficult context. Hierarchies are flattening in an attempt to make things simpler. And in the middle of this …
Being a successful leader today is, among other things, a matter of endurance. Surrounded by uncertainty, what can make the difference is to focus on the long run. A time ago, I used to go running. Running practice has interesting effects over body and mind: from the first time of suffering, completely out of shape …
How can you develop the right mix of talent, and create the environment and capabilities needed to face your challenges? How can you boost diversity? If you have read my last two post (1)(2), you probably understand why this question is so important. According to some studies, “diverse and inclusive organizations are 70% more likely …
Being able to balance the short-term and long-term views is key for a leader. When chaos reigns and complexity is unmanageable, balance between a short-term stability and a long-term viability is tricky. When the business is going well, focusing on the long-term view is pretty easy. We feel we don’t need to care a lot …
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.
