by David Brown | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts |
Ever notice how life’s lessons sometimes come from the most ordinary places? Recently, I read Seth Godin’s blog about his take on car dents. You know the scenario – you get a massive dent in your car, and there’s no question about what to do....
by David Brown | Feb 4, 2025 | Insight, Journal, Leadership, Thoughts |
Have you ever thought about why your organization exists? It may seem like an odd question, but it’s a vital one. Just ask Satya Nedella, CEO of Microsoft. The moment he took charge, he posed this question to his team not just for introspection but as a fascinating...
by David Brown | Dec 24, 2024 | How-To, Insight, Leadership, Productivity, Thoughts |
Businesses make plans. Groups, non-profits, schools, or any functioning club, organization, and gathering of people all come up with plans. They develop a vision. All of these organizations take time out of their otherwise productive time to sit and think. The...
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...
