Whitepapers

Familiarity is comforting for many people, and stepping out of their comfort zone can feel overwhelming and daunting. However, personal growth and development often require venturing beyond the bounds of what you currently know, so it is important to stretch and try new things. Whether it’s taking on new challenges at work, trying out a new hobby or making new social connections, stepping…

Humans just don’t excel at surviving in the wild alone. We have no claws, horns, fangs, shells, or spikes. What we do have is each other—and a far higher chance of survival when we practice cooperation in groups. Our instincts for cooperation at work and elsewhere stems from our group-living ancestors who passed down their cooperative genes. To be a successful group member, we need to…

There are many reasons why an employee's performance may have dropped. As a manager, it's your duty to find out why.   We all know a great employee — hardworking, dependable and one that consistently provides results. However, sometimes these great employees suddenly start performing poorly. This could happen because of unresolved problems that have bothered them…

AI tools based on large language models, such as ChatGPT, are incredibly powerful and have a wide range of useful applications. They can produce rough drafts, summarize key information, and create efficiencies in the workplace. However, I offer here a word of caution about getting assessment advice from ChatGPT or other AI tools. I recently encountered the following client case. An individual was…

Negativity leads to stress, which leads to failure. Fear is the biggest obstacle to healing and personal success. Many challenging emotions tend to scare us when going through a trauma like divorce, especially those related to being alone and finances. All negativity and stress can lead to fear, which can actually prevent healing. To overcome fear so healing is possible, realizing the need to…