6 Habits of True Strategic Thinkers In the beginning, there was just you and your partners. You did every job. You coded, you met with investors, you emptied the trash and phoned in the midnight pizza. Now you have others to do all that and it's time for you to "be strategic." Whatever that means. If you find yourself resisting "being strategic," because it sounds like a fast track to irrelevance, or vaguely like an excuse to slack off, you're not alone. This is a tough job, make no mistake. After two decades of advising organizations large and small, my colleagues and I have formed a clear idea of what's required of you in this role. Anticipate Most of the focus at most companies is on what’s directly ahead. Look for game-changing information at the periphery of your industrySearch beyond the current boundaries of your businessBuild wide external networks to help you scan the horizon better Think Critically “Conventional wisdom” opens you to fewer raised eyebrows and second guessing. Interpret Ambiguity is unsettling. Decide
The Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time - Tony Schwartz by Tony Schwartz | 8:53 AM March 14, 2012 Why is it that between 25% and 50% of people report feeling overwhelmed or burned out at work? It’s not just the number of hours we’re working, but also the fact that we spend too many continuous hours juggling too many things at the same time. What we’ve lost, above all, are stopping points, finish lines and boundaries. Technology has blurred them beyond recognition. Wherever we go, our work follows us, on our digital devices, ever insistent and intrusive. Tell the truth: Do you answer email during conference calls (and sometimes even during calls with one other person)? The biggest cost — assuming you don’t crash — is to your productivity. But most insidiously, it’s because if you’re always doing something, you’re relentlessly burning down your available reservoir of energy over the course of every day, so you have less available with every passing hour. I know this from my own experience. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3.
How To Have a Beautiful Mind “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” – Albert Einstein Just like you can develop your body, you can develop your mind. You can have a beautiful mind. In fact, like a fine wine, your mind can get better with age. According to Edward de Bono, “there is very much more that you can do to make your mind more beautiful.” In the book, How to Have a Beautiful Mind , Edward de Bono writes about how to develop a beautiful mind. What is a Beautiful Mind What does it mean to have a beautiful mind? You can easily explore ideas with others.You can appreciate alternative points of view.You can find possibilities and alternatives.When you disagree, you can spell out the differences with clarity and precision.When there’s a difference of opinion, you can openly explore the basis of the difference.Rather than just black or white, you can see the shades of gray.You make it a point to be interesting. Key Concepts Exploring ideas is more beautiful than making a case.
9 Keys to Business & Career Success I'm fortunate enough to know a number of remarkably successful people. Regardless of industry or profession, they all share the same perspectives and beliefs. And they act on those beliefs: 1. Deadlines and time frames establish parameters, but typically not in a good way. Forget deadlines, at least as a way to manage your activity. Average people allow time to impose its will on them; remarkable people impose their will on their time. 2. Some of your employees drive you nuts. You chose them. Think about the type of people you want to work with. Then change what you do so you can start attracting those people. Successful people are naturally drawn to successful people. 3. Dues aren't paid, past tense. No matter what you've done or accomplished in the past, you're never too good to roll up your sleeves, get dirty, and do the grunt work. Remarkably successful people never feel entitled--except to the fruits of their labor. 4. You have "10 years in the Web design business." 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
37 Secrets To More Energy - Feel Your Best All Day 1. Start Laughing Laughing reduces stress while releasing feel-good hormones and improves your immune system so watch a funny movie like The Hangover , Date Night or Friday to instantly get more energy. 2. Read this quote… "People are not lazy. What that quote is saying is… You aren't tired - you just lack energy due to you not being strongly motivated about something so Go here to get motivated & get more energy instantly 3. Not drinking enough water reduces your circulation giving your muscles less oxygen making you feel tired so … Make sure you're drinking at least a liter of water each day and also drink plenty of water while working out to stay energized. 4. If you notice that you get sluggish or very tired after eating certain foods then you probably have a food intolerance to that certain food and… You need to take note of those foods that cause your energy levels to drop and you need to stop eating those foods and replace them with healthier alternatives. 5. 6. 7. You can add Chia Seeds
12 Brain Rules -- illustrated Buy Brain Rules The Brain Rules, illustrated Explore each rule through illustrations, charts and video. These tutorials are designed to reinforce the concepts in the book; we recommend reading the corresponding chapter first. EXERCISE: Exercise boosts brain power. SURVIVAL: The human brain evolved, too. WIRING: Every brain is wired differently. ATTENTION: We don't pay attention to boring things. MEMORY (SHORT-TERM): Repeat to remember. MEMORY (LONG-TERM): Remember to repeat. SLEEP: Sleep well, think well. STRESS: Stressed brains don't learn the same way. SENSORY INTEGRATION: Stimulate more of the senses. VISION: Vision trumps all other senses. MUSIC: Study or listen to boost cognition. GENDER: Male and female brains are different. EXPLORATION: We are powerful and natural explorers. MEMORY: Repeat to remember. VISION: Vision trumps all other senses. Download The 12 Brain Rules News Podcasts, Video, Articles, and More Brain Rules Blog
St. Clement’s drizzle cake Not everything in life turns out the way we expect it be and to me understanding that is part of growing up – learning to deal with deception and disappointment may not be a pleasant thing to do but it is certainly necessary. And exactly because of that I find it wonderful when something I expected to be great actually is, even little things like a good movie or a good book. My hopes were high for “Skyfall” and the movie fit the bill perfectly – Daniel Craig has proved once more that he can play the part infinitely better than Brosnan, Javier Bardem delivers another great villain (Joel and Ethan Coen knew what they were doing!) and Sam Mendes is as talented directing an action movie as he is directing drama. Coincidently, a couple of days before I watched “Skyfall” Rachel Allen’s gorgeous book on cakes arrived, and that was another highlight of my week: the book is absolutely beautiful, packed with delicious recipes, and this citrusy and very moist cake is one of them. St. Serves 8-10
Chill Out - 100 Ways To Reduce Stress 1. Get quiet every once in a while. Switch off the TV, your cell phone, the computer; information overload can cause stress. Appreciating silence can help you to feel more relaxed and peaceful. 2. Learn meditation. Meditation is an excellent way to calm your mind, and it has many positive health benefits too. 3. Relaxing in a warm bath in the evenings is a great way to relax and prepare your body for sleep. 4. Books containing positive affirmations, daily meditations or uplifting stories will help you to feel better and restore your belief that life can be good. 5. Many aromatherapy oils are known for their relaxing properties. 6. Follow your bliss; devote your time and energy to something you care about. 7. Especially at night before you go to bed. 8. Laughing is good for the soul and can boost your mood. 9. Decorate your home in a way that gives you pleasure. 10. Massage is good for your body and soul. 11. Have a good cry; it can make you feel better. 12. 13. Got a pet? 14. 15. 16. 17.
Haal het beste uit uw brein - Gezondheid - Carriere We doen van alles om ons hart en onze spieren gezond te houden. We letten op onze voeding en gewicht, we proberen voldoende te bewegen. Gek genoeg vinden we de gezondheid van onze hersenen bijna vanzelfsprekend. Maar ook het brein heeft goede zorg nodig. De hersenen staan de afgelopen jaren volop in de belangstelling. Iedere maand verschijnen er wel artikelen over de invloed van voeding, omgeving of stress. Weten we te weinig over de werking van onze hersenen? Wat win je als je uw leefregels in acht neemt? Tien geboden voor gezonde hersenen 1. Blijf uw hersenen uw hele leven uitdagen. 2. Voldoende slaap is essentieel voor een gezond stel hersens. 3. Muziek maken laten we tegenwoordig vaak over aan professionals of zeer getalenteerde amateurs, maar eigenlijk zou iedereen het moeten doen. 4. Hard werken is prima, maar er moet ontspanning tegenover staan. 5. Vrienden en familie zijn belangrijk voor gezonde hersenen. 6. Hier kunt u als manager in het voordeel zijn. 7. 8. 9. 10. Lees ook:
BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe Heat a grill over medium-high heat. Season the meat side of the chicken with the salt and pepper and coat lightly with cooking spray. Grill the chicken with a closed lid until grill marks form, 5-8 minutes. Turn the chicken ¼ turn, close again and cook, undisturbed, 5-8 more minutes. Turn the chicken over, close the lid, and cook until the internal temperature reads between 163-165 degrees when a thermometer is inserted into thickest part of breast meat, without touching any bone, 15-25 minutes longer. Remove the chicken from the grill to a baking sheet and let rest until cool enough to handle. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before you roll it out. Press the dough into a disk and stretch it out into a 15-inch disk using your hands and a rolling pin. Spread 1/3 cup of the BBQ sauce on the dough, leaving a ½-inch border without sauce. Add the peppers, red onion, and pepperoncini.
Complete Guide to Natural Height Increase After Puberty Height Increase Exercises This website attempts to document all the special grow taller exercises that have been developed and used by height increase seekers from all the different online forums, articles, newsletters and etc. To learn how to grow taller, you must first learn about the anatomy of the body. Specifically, which parts of your body is capable to be trained to achieve height gain. Each grow taller exercise can be categorized by the target body area it intends to lengthen in height. Height increase exercises for different target area: Maximize Height Increase Result In order to maximize the result from these height increase exercises, you should pay attention to the natural human growth hormone(HGH) production in the body during your training. The only safe way to boost HGH is through natural mean, any external injection or pill that claims to boost HGH is considered dangerous even under administration of professionals.
20 tips voor een brein in topvorm - Psyche - Gezondheid - Plusmagazine.be De nauwelijks 1,2 kg grijze massa die onze hersenen vormen, zijn ontegensprekelijk het meest complexe onderdeel van ons lichaam. Vele aspecten ervan zijn nog omgeven met een waas van mysterie. Toch breken tal van wetenschappers zich dagelijks het hoofd om meer te weten te komen over dit prachtige orgaan. In de voorbije twintig jaar hebben ze meer achterhaald over de werking van de hersenen dan de twintig eeuwen daarvoor. De grenzen van de hersenwetenschap worden in blitztempo verlegd. Onze hersenen zijn uitzonderlijk flexibel. Niet iedereen past zich even makkelijk aan deze snelle evolutie aan. Telkens wij iets bijleren, veranderen onze hersenen. We bouwen een soort cognitieve reserve op.
Homemade Spicy Sausage and Ricotta Pizza Recipe Preheat your oven to 450 degrees, placing a pizza stone inside, if using. Meanwhile, remove the sausage meat from the casings and cook in a small pan over medium heat, breaking it up into little pieces, about 15 minutes. Mix in red pepper flakes. Rolling out the dough is definitely the toughest part. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough until it reaches the size and thickness you desire (and don't worry about making it a perfect circle). Place the pizza on the pizza stone if using, otherwise place in the oven on the baking sheet and cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.