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At 6:00 am, Max checked his emails and messages before going to the gym, as he did every morning. Among the countless emails, one subject line captured Max's interest: "Take The Quiz Now. Breakthrough In 3 Minutes." Intrigued, Max wondered what this could be about. My friend Max is fearless. He is a risk-taker, likes speed, and wants to avoid being bogged down by details and thorough data analyses. His motto? "Think fast, move faster, and let the chips fall where they may." B

When decisions are made efficiently at all levels, project delays are reduced, and strategies are implemented faster. But, here's the issue: Many of us have critical decisions to make, yet we often hesitate for various reasons, from procrastination to avoiding mistakes or reluctance to rock the boat. As Peter Drucker once said, "Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision." Behind every thriving business activity are individuals, teams, and

“Checkmate” Painting by Moritz Retzsch (1779 – 1857) One More Move: Breakthrough at the Louvre Museum Here's how the story goes (as I see it): In Moritz Retzsch's painting "Checkmate," two opponents face each other across the chessboard. On one side of the painting is the young man, and on the other side is the enemy. The stakes are high: if the young man loses, he forfeits his soul to the enemy. Retzsch was fascinated by Faust, the literary figure known for his pact with dar

What's going on with "take-backs"? Saturday at 6:00 PM, during a tense 10-minute online chess match, my niece found herself in a tight spot. Employing strategic thinking, laser-like focus, and flawless decision-making, she crafted a winning strategy in just four moves. However, just before securing her victory... "Your opponent proposes a take-back" flashed on her screen, presenting her with a choice: to accept or decline the offer. This "take-back", in the context of chess,

Decisions impacting Employment, Services and Overall Economic Well-Being. Last year we witnessed the reporting and the results of bad decisions made by many well-known companies. Qantas is a good example, losing brand reputation, revenue and market share. Or AMP, as they faced a shareholder revolt, a class action lawsuit, and a share price plunge of more than 70% amid scandals of sexual harassment, boardroom turmoil, and poor financial performance. Across the ditch In NZ, El

1. Take control of the Decision you need to make, think for yourself, and disconnect from a world that never stops talking. "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud." -Coco Chanel 2. Storyboard the Decision you need to make: from beginning to end. "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." -Vincent van Gogh 3. Spot and outsmart the traps you're falling into when you make your decisions. For example, the Emotional Trap: When our

Building Trustful Workplace Relationships. Effective leadership hinges on the ability to build trustful relationships within the workplace, a crucial aspect often overlooked by some leaders. Successful leaders possess several key qualities that contribute to the establishment of trust: Accountability: Trustworthy leaders take ownership of their responsibilities and are fully accountable for their actions. Positive Attitude: They maintain a positive, can-do attitude and appr

How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret I have an honorary degree in bad decisions. Okay, not really, but have you ever wondered why we sometimes feel like our choices are the wrong ones: made at the wrong place and time? Sound familiar? Well, it could be that you are making one (or more) of the 3 biggest mistakes that lead to decision regret. Let’s dive into them and talk about Alex’s journey! 1. Listening to other people’s opinions “Be yourself; everyone else is taken.” - Os

In the realm of leadership, there exists a powerful, but often underutilized, skill: namely the ability to navigate resistance, dissent, and disagreement, according to Phillip G. Clampit and Bob DeKoch as republished in a recent MIT Sloan Management Review. This is a summary of how to handle pushback effectively, with the goal of empowering leaders to turn resistance into a catalyst. Clampit & DeKock stress that it is within these moments of pushback that leaders have a uniq

How to Craft a Positive Employee Experience - Crafting a positive employee experience is no longer an option but a strategic necessity for organizational success. In today’s fiercely competitive landscape of talent acquisition and retention, a well-defined employee experience strategy is the key to thrive. This involves the creation of a positive employee culture that values each team member’s contributions. A recent Deloitte study underscored this significance, with 80% of

The Secret to Making Decisions You Won't Regret Have you ever found yourself longing for silence in the cacophony of voices that fill our world? Have you ever wished for a mute button to silence the noise and listen to your own thoughts? If you've ever found that the choices you regret most were made under the influence of others, while the ones that bring the most fulfillment were made solo, then this blog post is for you. Today, I want to share with you the secret to making

In the corporate landscape, the concept of “accountability” has long been a subject of both curiosity and concern. It’s a term that often triggers various opinions. Many organizations and leaders struggle with understanding what accountability truly entails and how to implement it effectively within their teams. Whether it’s fostering individual responsibility, mutual commitment, or concrete practices for team accountability, the quest for best practices in this area is ongoi