Six Critical Thinking Tips from Fiction’s Greatest Detectives
In the world of literature, television, and film, some of the most brilliant examples of critical thinking have come from fiction’s greatest detectives. Unraveling mysteries that baffle ordinary mortals, these on-screen and literary luminaries not only entertain us with their…
2024 is About Investing in Caring
To ring in every year, I like to share some ideas and tactics for reflecting and goal setting. From habit building to interrogating the sustainability of gym memberships and dry Januarys, setting intention for career aspirations and healthy relationships is…
Five Tips for Setting Strengths-Based Goals this Year
For many of us, a new year brings opportunities for improving skills and building resilience through goal setting. We call such goals “resolutions” and human beings are notoriously bad at achieving them. In fact, over 90% of us will not…
Five Adaptive Planning Strategies from Die Hard
Die Hard is one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time. The iconic action film starring Bruce Willis is not just a festive classic that includes holiday outfits and Christmas carols, but it is also a masterclass in adaptive…
A Holiday Haiku
Good holiday vibes. Community together. Holiday tacos. – A holiday haiku that is meant to celebrate the vibes, cooperation, community, and food., like tacos, that make the holidays special.
Holiday Gift Ideas from The Potentiality
During the holidays our team at The Potentiality likes to keep things loose, festive and chock full of helpful ideas to make Christmas/Hanukah/Solstice a legitimate community building experience. We’ve recommended gifts, shared career advice from holiday characters, recommended gifts again,…
The Unintentional Walking Boot Opening Listening Experiment
A little over a month ago, I partially tore my Achilles tendon and fully tore my calf muscle playing soccer. For nearly five weeks I have been conducting something called the unintentional walking boot open listening experiment. Let me explain….
A Recovery Haiku
Recovering slow. Torn Achilles in a boot. Having perspective. – A haiku about what it takes to be resilient when, well, we’re getting older and the body breaks down…
Five Professional Lessons from Captain America: Civil War
Last Friday night Kurt and I saw Captain America: Civil War. The summer’s hottest movie taught us a lot about international diplomacy, teamwork, spandex, friendship, and ourselves, too. Here are five professional lessons from Captain America: Civil War that you can…
Three Ways to use the Waysfinder Model for Career Development
The Waysfinder Model provides a simple and flexible way to navigate worklife complexity. Its founder, Sonja Blignaut, suggests that the model expects multiple ideas or products to be simultaneously and collaboratively attempted based on the potentialities from each starting point….