by David Brown | Dec 17, 2024 | How-To, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
Ever felt like your innovative thoughts are crashing against an impenetrable wall at your workplace? Like you’re scaling Everest to persuade your colleagues? You’re in good company. That nagging frustration and sense of being undervalued—it’s both...
by David Brown | Dec 10, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Thoughts |
Have you ever wondered, “Is there a method to thriving amidst the chaos?” or “How can I keep going when the going gets impossibly tough?” Well, believe it or not, there is an approach designed for just that. Ikigai is a Japanese concept meaning...
by David Brown | Dec 3, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts |
Leadership is often viewed through the narrow lens of productivity and performance. We see our team members for a fraction of their day, judge them based on metrics and deliverables, and attempt to mold their behavior to fit our expectations. But what if we’re...
by David Brown | Nov 26, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Journal, Thoughts |
While scrolling on my phone, I stumbled upon a captivating podcast. It was a biography of Benjamin Franklin, a subject that might take time to spark interest. However, the podcast’s unique and unexpected perception of Franklin intrigued me, drawing me in. The...
by David Brown | Nov 19, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Journal, Thoughts, Travel |
Seated in this bustling airport, the stark contrast of the people I’ve encountered here is striking. From the harried business traveler to the boisterous vacationing family, airports serve as a microcosm of human behavior. Yet, what truly captivates me is the...
by David Brown | Nov 12, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Productivity, Thoughts |
The emergency response and leadership sectors are environments where the volume of training versus its quality is a constant dialogue. What if I told you that focusing on the bulk (quantity) of training, rather than the perfection of training, could enhance your skill...
