You're only as good as your worst day. The rise and fall of giants? The scare them away letter: a recruitment tool.
Welcome to a new 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.
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And now, let’s dive in!
One “must” for this week
“You're only as good as your worst day” by Farnam Street.
The true performance measure lies in how individuals, companies, and leaders handle our worst days.
During challenging times, the quality of products, customer service, public relations, financial strategies, and leadership are truly tested.
These moments reveal our true character, relationship strength, and ability to adapt and learn.
Personal development
You're only as good as your worst day
How to become a morning person
The infinite library problem
The power of "Slow Productivity"
Own your behaviors, master your communication, determine your success
My simple habit for smarter book reading
No, you don't owe me a favor
How to become more intelligent (according to Einstein)
Innovation
A generative AI reset: rewiring to turn potential into value
The signals we're watching in 2024
Future trends from the Future Today Institute
The fundamental forces of scale
How to know if your idea’s the right one
Bowling alley strategy: how new players dominate big markets
Leadership and management
The scare them away letter: a recruitment tool
How to neutralize proximity bias and create a fairer hybrid workplace
Want to make diversity stick? Break the cycle of sameness
How to manage mavericks
Don’t underestimate the power of small breaks during a busy workday
Five ways to build leadership capacity
One book
“Nobody wants to read your sh*t: why that is and what you can do about it” by Steven Pressfield.