Why kindness at work pays off. It’s okay to not be okay. How to start a startup.
Journal of discoveries #82 - 4th of November, 2023
Welcome to the 82nd 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” for this week
“Why kindness at work pays off” by Andrew Swinand.
Kindness at work is not a luxury but a necessity. Creating a culture of kindness allows us to feel secure enough to express and share innovative ideas.
Research suggests that kindness yields positive business outcomes, including increased employee engagement and productivity.
To be kind at work, we can practice self-care, do our job, reach out with intention, recognize and acknowledge people, and be conscientious with our feedback.
Personal development
It’s okay to not be okay
Strategies for mastering stress
Use your super powers to super charge your career
How to adopt a performance mindset when it matters most
How to balance showcasing confidence and humility
Innovation
How to start a startup (a classic)
Bill Gates feels Generative AI has plateaued, says GPT-5 will not be any better
Mastering change management in the AI age
Generative AI and intellectual property
Parallel bets, Microsoft, and AI strategies
Stuart Firestein: the pursuit of ignorance
Data: a hoarder’s storage locker, not a magical museum
Leadership and management
Why kindness at work pays off
Nonviolent communication (NVC) in the workplace
How to get feedback from others
Two is better than one: workplace buddy systems
Yes, you can measure software developer productivity (very controversial)
How to have an effective dialogue
I spent a year studying hundreds of global teams. The best ones do these 8 things
High performing employees are more prone to unethical mistakes
One book
“Six Thinking Hats” by Edward de Bono.