So there’s a load of support available on The Academy around this but I just wanted to share this infographic which I think highlights the key differences between a “fixed” and “growth” mindset.
8 Teamwork Myths To Tackle At Your Office
When was the last time you stopped to think about one of the most important relationships in your life? One that consumes a huge portion of your time, energy, and has a huge impact on your future? That’s right, we’re talking about the one you have with your team at work. With long to-do lists […]
The Secret To Limitless Motivation Lies In Self-Validation
Completing a task is as simple as powering through it. Except that this kind of advice is much easier said than done. It’s not that you can’t handle the task at hand; in fact, you know you have all the resources and necessary information at your disposal. So why, then, can’t you seem to push […]
Freakonomics
If you like to read and want to understand economics a bit better but the idea of reading about “elastic demand” makes you feel like sticking pins in your eyes give this ago which talks about the hidden side of economics. The author poses some compelling evidence that the rapid decline in crime in the […]
Team Productivity Guide
I read an interesting guide about team productivity (attached) which talks about distributed teams, the importance of collaboration and how to achieve it. It highlights some of the challenges I think we’ve all felt at one point or another and some tips and tricks for overcoming them. I particularly like the way it highlights the […]
TechRadar Digital Intelligence Q2
Just to show “Digital Intelligence” is an industry term and not just something we made up. I found it really interesting to think about all the different types of digital intelligence, “web analytics” has become a smaller part of the whole field. Interesting when you get down to “Technologies Evaluated” to see some familiar tools, […]
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn’t make sense, but he’s never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this hilarious and insightful talk, Urban takes us on a journey through YouTube binges, Wikipedia rabbit holes and bouts of staring out the window — and encourages […]
What does my headscarf mean to you?
What do you think when you look at this speaker? Well, think again. (And then again.) In this funny, honest, empathetic talk, Yassmin Abdel-Magied challenges us to look beyond our initial perceptions, and to open doors to new ways of supporting others.
The danger of hiding who you are
Morgana Bailey has been hiding her true self for 16 years. In a brave talk, she utters four words that might not seem like a big deal to some, but to her have been paralyzing. Why speak up? Because she’s realized that her silence has personal, professional and societal consequences. In front of an audience […]
Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume
Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the “Scrapper” a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in […]