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In this article, we apply research on the brain and human potential to solve current business problems. You will gain insights into Burnout and Hurry Sickness, explore the link between brain dominance and personal energy, and learn how daydreaming and positive self-talk can increase productivity. Dialogue: The Power of Understanding We have become so used to problem-solving discussions and debates that we have neglected the ancient practice of dialogue. Entering into dialogue puts the emphasis on building a shared understanding, listening carefully and asking questions that help people explore their own assumptions. Grapevines of gossip seem to grow in virtually every organization. Even executives and employees of great integrity can get sucked into the loop. The practical and more ethical alternative is to communicate directly, honestly and respectfully with others. Hurry Sickness: An Epidemic in Our Workplace "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get!" Ever have that overwhelming feeling of hopelessness? You go into work earlier, determined to get caught up, only to get hit with a deluge of crises, interuptions, and new projects. By the end of the day, you've worked as hard as humanly possible, yet you marked nothing off your list while you added six big new responsibilities. Sound familiar? Then you aren't alone because most people are experiencing the influence of downsizing, the acceleration brought about by new technology and the pressure to get more done in less time with fewer people and fewer dollars.  More
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In lean economic times, organizations typically use layoffs as a way to cut costs and maintain a competitive advantage. Yet, in servant-led companies like TDIndustries and Southwest, layoffs are typically a last resort. Nothing Much Happens Without a Dream Robert K. Greenleaf offered a compelling perspective on work and life by linking it to "having a dream." Read how passion is a key ingredient to sustaining energy and tapping into your genius. Servant Leadership: A Powerful Tool for Fast Change Here is a practical leadership philosophy defined by Robert K. Greenleaf and practiced in TDIndustries, one of the top-ten "100 Best Companies to Work For." The defining characteristics are delineated and a compelling story of one Partner at TD is included. Tribalism: Culture Wars at Work As mergers and acquisitions have become a popular growth strategy for corporations, but they often result in "tribal" warfare within the organization, as factions compete for resources and recognition. Find out how several top companies work to prevent internal dissention. What's Right With Your Messy Desk Have you ever had days when you thought it would be easier to quit your job and start over elsewhere than it would be to make sense out of the piles and stacks huddling layers deep all over your work space? You may envy the habits of your compulsively neat officemate, yet many of the most creative individuals such as Thomas Edison and Pablo Picasso lived their lives surrounded by looked to others like an impenetrable f mess. For them, their complex environment was a source of inspiration rather than a hindrance. You may just be what we term a "divergent processor" rather than merely a slob, and you can learn to make your habits and tendencies work for you rather than being a source of guilt and frustration. |