In recent times, competition and winning have got a bad rap. Some argue that competition is destructive and undermines cooperation and respect within society and organizations. It’s not the … [Read more...] about In Defence of Winning
In the Zone
A New Dawn in Human Performance and Productivity
The New Competitive Edge We're currently experiencing an unprecedented focus on pushing the boundaries of human performance and productivity. This has come about, partly as a response to … [Read more...] about A New Dawn in Human Performance and Productivity
How to ‘Flow’ More and Stress Less
When was the last time you were so focused on producing great work that you lost track of time? Athletes call this mental state being in ‘the Zone’ or the ‘sweet spot’; psychologists call it “flow” … [Read more...] about How to ‘Flow’ More and Stress Less
4 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Brain’s Performance
There has never been a time in the history of the human race that our brains have needed to perform as optimally as they need to today. A combination of the increase in perceived stressors, … [Read more...] about 4 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Brain’s Performance
A Better Target than Work-Life Balance
While for some, the concept of work-life balance is a reality or aspiration; for many leaders and high achievers it is a myth or false ideal. On those rare occasions that work -life balance exists, … [Read more...] about A Better Target than Work-Life Balance
Fear, Falsehoods and Failure
This statement by Walter White (Breaking Bad) is a good reminder that our fears are nearly always far worse than anticipated the reality. Fear stops so many from pursuing their dreams and designing … [Read more...] about Fear, Falsehoods and Failure