The Gapingvoid Email

Three times a week, we'll send you a thought-provoking illustration about the world of work along with a short snippet of insight. Our emails cover topics like company culture, design thinking, leadership strategies, creating better-functioning teams, navigating the hybrid work environment, and more. They are designed as quick reads to give you insight into working smarter and being more connected to why you do what you do. We also feature guest posts from thought leaders around the world and answer culture questions sent in by our readers. People who enjoy the daily email most are often senior leaders in business, healthcare execs, entrepreneurs, and academics.

 

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I didn't think I'd be this tired, this soon

Why you can make $1.2 million a year and still feel broke

By David Essman | Apr 23, 2019

There was an article in the Times about young Harvard Business School grads earning $1.2million a year and yet are still miserable. “I feel like I’m …

All amazing journeys begin with amazing people

Want Some Great Advice?

By David Essman | Apr 22, 2019

A very successful business woman once said, “The people in your business matter far more than what specific business you’re in.” It’s the people who …

When you shine a light you become the light

How to transcend the daily drudgery

By David Essman | Apr 19, 2019

This is why there’s religion. This is why there’s Star Wars. This is why there’s politics. This is why there’s Crossfit. And if you’re smart …

if you want a carpenter to do his best work

You wouldn’t ask Mozart what notes he’d use would you?

By David Essman | Apr 18, 2019

When you hire a world-class carpenter, you let him get on with it, his way. You don’t stand behind his shoulder, telling him which screwdriver …

There are only two ways to go

By David Essman | Apr 17, 2019

A few years ago, open offices became a thing. The public rationale was that this would make the office more “collaborative”, which would lead to …

The Financial Upside of Being an Optimist

By David Essman | Apr 16, 2019

  Have you ever noticed how cheerful and happy successful people are? Annoying, isn’t it? “Yeah, but,” I hear you saying, “if I had their …