How Little White Lies Can Ruin How You Are Perceived As A Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 8 March 2018
The little white lie. Doesn’t everyone tell one, at least occasionally? Yes, this is the best apple pie in the world, or yes, that dress is very flattering. Is it really so bad to let a fib slip to avoid hurting people’s feelings?
Finding Yourself—Navigating This Hectic World Without Losing Your Way
by Silvia Damiano on 1 March 2018
Modern businesspersons have so many demands on their time. At work, there are always more things that need to be done. This can mean that personal time can get lost along the way. People need to purposefully set aside time to reconnect with themselves.
Stop Looking In The Mirror And Start Looking At Others
by Silvia Damiano on 13 February 2018
Too often, leaders are focused only on their agenda. As long as everything gets checked off for the day, many leaders have no awareness of what really goes on behind the scenes. The leaders of the Imagination Age cannot have this narrow, task-focused mindset of the past.
Free Your Mind And Embrace The Imagination Age
by Silvia Damiano on 25 January 2018
The mindsets of the past can be challenging to let go of. People get into set patterns, and they feel comfortable and might be resistant to changes. However, this new era requires that leaders be agile and aware, and opening the mind to the possibilities of new leadership styles is cr …
Check Your Ego At The Door
by Silvia Damiano on 2 January 2018
When you enter a fancy restaurant or event, have you ever left your coat at the door? Just like a jacket that can be taken on and off, good leaders need to able to push their egos aside.
Learning To Let Your Heart Sing
by Silvia Damiano on 7 December 2017
While we often think of the brain as the command centre of our bodies, we tend to overlook the functions of the heart. Most people understand how the heart pumps blood, which carries oxygen and wastes around the body. But the heart starts beating after only a few weeks in a tiny foetu …
Influence A Culture Of Respect And Creativity
by Silvia Damiano on 30 November 2017
Music, fashion, and even food can influence what we do and buy. Remember the 'Rachel hair' from the 1990s and 2000s? As humans, we naturally look to others for influence and to help make decisions, at both home and work.
Getting Yourself Back To The Great Outdoors
by Silvia Damiano on 21 November 2017
Is it time for a break from the grind of everyday life? The great outdoors is there…waiting. Nature in all its glory, from the scenery to the plant life to the wild animals. Maybe it's time to get away & recharge your brain...
Adaptability Is More Than Just Change
by Silvia Damiano on 7 September 2017
Look at your desk. Is your stapler, or tape dispenser, or favourite pen in a particular place? Do you like having the stapler lined up a certain way? Some people prefer having their 'desk tools' organised and in the same spot every time. While your adaptability is more than just your …
All Work And No Play Makes Your Brain Dull
by Silvia Damiano on 8 August 2017
When you think back to your school days, what memory makes you smile? Was it sitting in a row at a desk, working silently? Or was it playing outside, painting in art class, or doing group experiments in science? When did your mind feel agile and inspired?
Fixed Mindset: Or I Always Knew There Was Something In That Confirmation Bias!
by Ruth Donde on 1 August 2017
Are we creating our own ‘fake news’ as much as others are creating this for us? Are we getting in our own way confirming our comfortable status quo and creating a false sense of security or are we seeking to challenge our perspectives and position and be more receptive and agile - a l …
Are You Brave Enough To Trust Your Intuition?
by Silvia Damiano on 11 July 2017
Do you believe in your intuition? Many of us 'go with our gut' when we make quick decisions. While intuition may seem somewhat mystical, it's really our hunches formed using past knowledge and experiences. Does intuition have a place in the business world? Many would say no, but can y …