Editor's note

Do you have some set values and philosophies in life –personal or professional? Do you take time to revisit those values and refresh it? If not, now is the time to do it!

Even though your values and philosophies are alive, you should never let it grow old. If you’re going to live by them, you’ve got to keep them alive. They must always feel relevant; never outdated or stale, says Ben Glass in his article, Don't Lead Your Life By Whim. In his short article, Ben explains why we should not fall into the trap of responding to life passively.
 

As fears of coronavirus spread across the globe, it is not easy to stay cool and move on. However, there is absolutely no point in freaking out either. We all by now know that nothing can be taken for granted when it comes to this new virus and until there is a known cure, we as individuals need to do our very best to avoid it. But how do we balance these precautions with running our business and going to work everyday? Read Bennie Pollard’s article, As Corona Fears Loom Large, Here’s How To Stay Calm At Work for more insights.

Are you tactical or strategic? Does it even matter? A survey conducted with 400 talent management leaders found that the #1 most valued skill in leaders today is strategic thinking. Unfortunately, research with 154 companies found that only 3 out of every 10 managers are strategic. So, yes, the ability to think strategically is essential. The real question is how can you continually hone your strategic thinking skills in order to thrive in today’s ever-changing business landscape? Rich Horwath’s article, The 3 Disciplines Of Strategic Thinking can shed some light on this topic.

One of the most effective ways to develop future leaders of your company is to let them pursue initiatives in areas that are new to them. Let them push outside of their comfort zone to see what they can do. Read Stan Silverman’s personal experience in his article, Push Your Future Leaders Out Of Their Comfort Zone

Apart from these articles, we also have a bunch of other articles that can inspire you throughout your journey and help you become better individuals. We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and get back to us with your thoughts and comments. 

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