Why I'm done trying to be "man enough". Neurodiversity in the workplace: why it matters. The unexpected benefit of celebrating failure.
Journal of discoveries #73 - 2nd of September, 2023
Welcome to the 73rd issue of the newsletter, “Journal of discoveries.” Each week, I check a list of hundreds of sources of inspiration to spot exciting articles, videos, podcasts, and books on personal development, leadership, management, technology, and innovation.
Let’s dive in!
One “must read” for this week
Justin Baldoni: “Why I'm done trying to be "man enough"
In his TED Talk, Justin Baldoni encourages men to redefine masculinity and strive to be good humans, not just good men.
He challenges men to use qualities traditionally associated with masculinity, such as strength and bravery, to embrace vulnerability and emotional depth.
Personal development
Justin Baldoni: “Why I'm done trying to be "man enough"
The power of pause: why you need a break strategy to learn better
What is “the big five for life”
How taking a vacation improves your well-being
You don’t have to follow the same routines forever
The new trick to getting work done: have a stranger watch you
5 keys to ensure professional relevance
Innovation
Astro Teller: the unexpected benefit of celebrating failure
How gen AI will reshape the creator economy
Find your winning idea by selling products that don’t exist yet
When should you A/B test?
How to innovate faster: applying digital strategy to legacy systems in insurance
Selecting the right product metrics
Stablecoins: the next financial platform
Leadership and management
Neurodiversity in the workplace: why it matters
Tension is rising around remote work
Investing in middle managers pays off
Why smart leaders make intelligent failures
A teamwork tutorial: four lessons from migrating geese
A community and a practice are not the same, but they are brilliant together
One book
“Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation” by Tim Brown.