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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? The Secret Key to Greatness

By David Essman | Jul 25, 2022

“Nothing happens until someone feels something.” This is a core pillar of our work. It’s one of our “big” ideas. Logic, reason, and evidence inform …

how to increase collaboration;When we work as a team we can take on the world

Why great leaders are scarce and cherished

By David Essman | Jul 20, 2022

What are some of the closest teams on the planet, with some of the strongest cultures? The team of firefighters rushing into a burning building. …

leading through culture;because there's more to life than 'maximizing shareholder value'

Getting Turned On Requires More Than You Think

By David Essman | Jul 18, 2022

We all know what a virtuoso is, we all know about virtuosity. Artists whose chops are off the scale. Violinists, dancers, painters…chefs, even. But have …

tools for leaders;courage beats the status quo the only thing that beats stagnation are brave people willing to fight it. you have to be brave. you have to be nice. you have to be smart. you have to be willing to forgive. if you want an easy life this isn't it.

The ONE Choice All Fulfilled People Make

By David Essman | Jul 12, 2022

Star Wars is a story as old as time. Team Darth Vader or Team Luke Skywalker? Do you side with the Empire, even though your soul will probably be …

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Follow the Yellowbri…Road to Greatness

By David Essman | Jul 8, 2022

Discover the heaviest burden you can bear, then bear it. This idea was recently popularized by Jordan Peterson. This is heroism. And if you catch yourself …

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Why Every Business Needs Powerful Storytelling

By David Essman | Jul 1, 2022

Before the written word, humankind used a different tool to spread useful information quickly and memorably through populations and generations. The tool? Storytelling. The more …