Why are some professionals able to influence complex environments and others not? What mindset and skills set them apart? The secret is called 'Executive Presence', a set of skills that differentiate those who are able to inspire deep respect, trust, and influence in highly … [Read more...] about Executive Presence: The secret to leading with credibility and success
The meaning of work: an opportunity for self-realization or torture?
The Spanish word for work, trabajo, comes from the Latin trepalium, which was an instrument of torture in Roman times. In English, 'work' comes from the Gothic word wrikan, meaning persecution. A negative perspective of suffering without hope of change, which has endured for … [Read more...] about The meaning of work: an opportunity for self-realization or torture?
10 tips for a successful professional career
Today’s job market presents a paradox. An increasing number of professionals, both young and experienced, possess excellent qualifications – university degrees, foreign language skills, technological proficiency, and solid international experience. Yet despite these impressive … [Read more...] about 10 tips for a successful professional career
Excuses rob us of our personal power
“There are always two options in life: you can say there's no hope for the world and do nothing, or you can fight to improve it,” the actress Hilary Swank declared. The first option ushers us into a calm and comfortable world of inertia, where we can pursue our day-to-day lives … [Read more...] about Excuses rob us of our personal power
The future is collaborative: Ecosystems versus “egosystems”
Innovation is already one of the pillars of success for companies and countries, and it will be even more so in the coming years. Whether incremental or disruptive, there is no other long-term alternative for those who want to survive in this world of global competition and … [Read more...] about The future is collaborative: Ecosystems versus “egosystems”