Ever wondered why you miss small errors in your work even after hours of perfecting it? It turns out, the brain's quest for efficiency is to blame—overworking leads to missed details and biases that hinder optimization, but with the right mindset and tools, you can train your brain for growth and success!
gem | Organizational Optimization
When you think of leadership, do introverts come to mind? This post challenges traditional views, highlighting how introverted leaders—like Charmaine—excel through deep listening, empathy, and thoughtful decision-making.
gem | personal optimization
Grief knows no timeline. Supporting grieving employees is essential for cultivating a compassionate and resilient workplace culture. This post delves into how leaders can create environments where grief is acknowledged, employees feel supported, and both emotional well-being and productivity are strengthened, fostering a more loyal and engaged workforce.
gem | personal optimization | leadership optimization
A Gemisode™ Series – Part I “Do or do not. There is no try.” -Yoda In the more than 40 years since Yoda first uttered those words in The Empire Strikes Back, they still hold true today—we either commit to AJEDI-B™ Mastery, or we don’t. Recently, we heard an organization proudly state, “We have a […]
Have you ever wondered whether there was a difference between coaching, mentoring & therapy? We’re here to confirm that there IS and we’ve broken it down for you below: First things first: Coaching is not therapy! While it is true that Dr. Claire is a trained and licensed mental health practitioner in the State of […]
What’s woke-fishing you ask? Well, according to Serna Smith of VICE, who coined the term, woke-fishing is when people, “masquerade as holding progressive political views to ensnare potential partners.” Whew, that’s a word and a spicy one too! Just like in dating, many organizations, e.g. the ones who all too eagerly put up black squares, […]
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