Lack of structure hampers productivityThe structure of your work setting determines how much and how well you work. People who work on a factory assembly line work in a very structured and regimented environment. To perform work, they must be
Heather Bloyer
Story is the wisdom that guides you to your true destiny
These days it seems like everyone's talking about telling stories to engage audiences But what about storymaking to benefit for your own life and work? As knowledge workers, we're often aiming stories "out there" toward others. But we also need
Expand your creativity daily by beating ego's tricks
I used to believe that I was a "creative." Beneath that belief were a lot of assumptions. One such assumption was that certain people have an inherent quality called "creativity" that others lack. I believed I was one of the
The expert ego can block learning
I am 50 and I have a college degree along with some graduate classes and some specialized training. Besides education and training, I've picked up knowledge by doing things on the sites of several jobs I've worked over the past
Build Your Mind Muscle
Point: You can grow your mind like you build muscle—with daily practice.Thinking is an exercise. How you do it determines everything about your life. Your mind is the most important tool you will ever own. But so often
A little pain can heal you
I'm not healthy. Something happened about 8 years ago that profoundly changed the way my body works. No one else would know this by looking at me. If you saw me outside walking around, you would assume I am just