Time to rethink our meaning of the “early bird”? Camilla Kring of the B-Society
If we want to have a successful day, we have to get up early, right? After all, the early bird catches the worm. But one initiative in Denmark shows us a different perspective. One that ensures we can tune into our natural rhythms and maximise productivity. And one that can be good for our productivity, health, companies and schools. We spoke with Camilla Kring: This is the story of the B-Society.
Working for ourselves is risky. Time to shift our perspective?
Should we work for a company, or for ourselves? Conventional thinking tells us that the latter is always the riskier choice of the two. Going it alone offers less stability and it’s just not a responsible, mature decision to make. Granted, it isn’t the best choice for everyone. And there are clear advantages to working for a company. But aren’t there benefits to working for ourselves if we just shift our perspectives a little?
Dr. Niloo Dardashti on the power of understanding our ‘family dynamics’ at work
We all have ways of relating to people. We can be pleasers, martyrs or avoiders. We can have a conflict with a particular person again and again without resolution. Psychology says that some of these behaviours, patterns, and reactions stem from past family dynamics. We can’t explain them logically, they happen unconsciously. What about the workplace? According to psychologist Dr. Niloo Dardashti, an awareness of our family dynamics at work would benefit everything. Even better would be someone who supports us with the daily details. The company, our productivity, our success and well-being at work would improve. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. This is her story.
Psychologist calls for ‘heart intelligence’ in business leadership
A London business psychologist has called on companies to recognise the power of ‘heart intelligence’ in business leadership. Hema Vyas is among a growing number of leadership experts who say that intuitive, traditionally more feminine approaches can complement more analytical or masculine approaches. Together they can play an important role in the future success of a company.
The 9-5 rat race: Can we change old beliefs?
What is the meaning of work? Is it about a salary, life direction or personal identity? Or is it about corporate social responsibility and working to live? When it comes to deeply-held beliefs such as about the 9 to 5 rat race, can we change them? If recent times have shown us anything, it’s that our perspectives are less ”fixed” than we think. And this seems to be the case in the workplace no less.