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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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storytelling is so powerful

The Real Reason Why Storytelling is a Big Deal

By David Essman | Jan 15, 2019

A dozen years ago or so, back when the blogosphere was still in its infancy, friend of Gapingvoid, Microsoft’s Steve Clayton just started blogging “stories” about his employer. …

Stop being afraid

Go For It!!

By David Essman | Jan 14, 2019

Sometime early on in life, we are given an idea, a glimpse, of our true potential. We then spend the rest of our lives trying …

Like Many unemployed men he spend far too much time reading newspapers

This 1937 Orwell Quote is more relevant than ever

By David Essman | Jan 11, 2019

This line comes from George Orwell’s 1937 book, “The Road To Wigan Pier”. He was writing about working-class life in the North of England before the …

When Validation Actually Matters

By David Essman | Jan 10, 2019

So, you want to attract the best talent? Create the best environment. The work that keeps companies going day in and day out is done …

I work very hard doing something I love

For the love of work

By David Essman | Jan 9, 2019

We all have choices and there is so much talk about following your passion. I think following your passion is awesome, as long as you …

Espresso and Miles Davis

How To Be Irreplaceable

By David Essman | Jan 8, 2019

We raise our kids telling them that they’re “special” – which they are, of course. So they eventually get to college, hoping to keep the “special” …