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Constraints Are Good for Innovation

Transcript: Way back in 1960, Theo Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, he accepted a bet with his publisher Bennett Cerf. Cerf challenged Geisel to write a book using only 50 different words, and the result became Green Eggs and Ham, which went on to sell over 200 million copies and is now one of ...

When to Call, Text, Zoom or Email?

When it comes to communicating with your co-workers or boss, the choices you make can either detriment or enhance your relationships. It’s always very important to understand the context, urgency, and purpose of your message so that you can then choose the best mode of communication given these variables. Transcript: You’ve heard stories about people ...

Is Everyone Coachable? Is Every Skill Coachable?

Given today’s evolving workplace, those who want to improve will have a slight edge. No questions asked. This is not only because they want to get better at their jobs, but also because they care about the impact they can cause. This is why they can be coachable to facilitate their growth, their communication, and ...

Change the Environment, Change the Outcome

“It’s easier to act your way into a new way of thinking, than to think your way into a new way of acting.” – Jerry Sternin How do we help someone learn something new, or attempt something difficult? Instead of adjusting rewards and incentives, or scaring people with negative punishments, try changing the environment. Disney’s ...

Case Study: How We Collaborate to Create High-Impact Leadership Solutions

This is a case study about how Mindscaling collaborated with a globally distributed company over the course of a year to develop a premier leadership curriculum to change the way their managers think, and act. Together with our client, we designed, wrote, produced, built and delivered every aspect of a blended management development learning solution. ...

Break the Cycle of Loneliness at Work

Do you ever feel like you don’t really connect with anyone at work? Do you feel as if your relationships at work are superficial? Do you feel as if people at work don’t really understand you? You’re not alone. “It was an average morning. I was up at seven, helped get the kids their breakfast ...