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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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how to increase collaboration;doing anything worthwhile is perilous. the ancient greeks figured that out long ago.

No Peril, No Reward

By David Essman | Jul 27, 2021

In this video, we have Jocko Willinks, former Special Forces leader and current motivation guru, giving a speech to the Pennsylvania National Guard about the positive …

transform your culture ; Beam Maue Cover Juggling chainsaws

Juggling Chainsaws – Brian E A “Beam” Maue PhD

By David Essman | Jul 23, 2021

  Panic–so much panic that I almost did not even attempt the effort (and I was once a steely nerved military officer in charge of …

driver of innovation; fueled by possibilities

Who wants a Skittle?

By David Essman | Jul 20, 2021

Last week we wrote about Richard Branson and the folly of billionaire-funded space tourism. Then earlier today Jeff Bezos blasted off into space as well. The Guardian …

designing a high purpose culture;business is reality and reality isn't pretty

The Power of Culture

By David Essman | Jul 19, 2021

If you hang out on Facebook, you’ll see a lot of ads like this one. It’s for a metal portable campfire. Lovely. Perfect for you and …

work place transformation;New worlds begin life as mere fragments hence all the trepidation

How AI Generates a Competitive Advantage by Ash Fontana

By David Essman | Jul 15, 2021

About the Author Ash Fontana is Managing Director of Zetta, the first investment fund that focused on AI. The firm was the lead investor in …

empathetic culture; you are only as good as the love you have for other people

Give Love, Get Love

By David Essman | Jul 12, 2021

  We, as humans, like to categorize. It makes the world easier to digest. We fit the people around us into labels: users, coworkers, competitors. …