Author: Kris Safarova
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[New Insider Program] Why am I not happy?
What Feels Tolerable at First Eventually Becomes Intolerable. …Sooner or Later, You Have to Act. I want to highlight the beginning of the release of a new 14-part program “Why am I not happy? How can I be happy?” available to Insiders and Legacy members. The first 2 episodes can be accessed here. Also, only during the next 4…
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Renowned Experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener on Radical Listening
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 546, an interview with the authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. Most conversations barely scratch the surface, because true connection isn’t just about hearing words, it’s about listening with purpose and presence. In this episode, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh…
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Elizabeth Husserl on Understanding Embodied Wealth
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 543, an interview with the author of The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money, Elizabeth Husserl. Many people chase wealth as a number but the truth is, true wealth is more than money in the bank. In this episode, Elizabeth challenges common assumptions about financial success…
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The systems behind sustained high performance with ADHD
How to Perform Above Average with a Brain That Works Nothing Like Most People’s When I worked in consulting and banking, the open-plan layout (endless desks, no offices except for the most senior leaders) was pure torture. For example, having a conversation with a colleague while someone else was speaking loudly next to me was…
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Sébastien Page on the Psychology of Leadership
For our Strategy Skills episode 542, we had an interview with the author The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless principles to improve your management of individuals, teams… and yourself!, Sébastien Page. Ever wondered what truly drives successful leaders and how psychology plays a role? In this episode with Sébastien Page, we explore the habits, mindset, and…
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If you think a 20% buffer is enough for your IT project, you haven’t seen the data
If You Think a 20% Buffer is Enough for Your IT Project,… …You Haven’t Seen the Data. Strategy Control Room Advanced members can access the new IT, Digital, AI, and Cloud Center-of-Excellence, Updates 1 and 2, here. — A vision, as wonderful and ambitious as it may be, is not enough to deliver a successful project. According…
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Faisal Hoque on Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 541, an interview with the author of Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, Faisal Hoque. In this episode, Faisal shares his journey from his early days developing software to becoming a business leader focused on strategy and impact. Faisal talks about how Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, influences his…
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Finding Meaning at Work with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 540, an interview with the authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee, Wes Adams and Tamara Myles. What makes work truly meaningful, and how can leaders create it? In this episode, Tamara Myles and Wes Adams, researchers and positive psychologists, have studied how leaders can intentionally…
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Will they trust you after you move?
Your Address is Part of Your Portfolio of Assets. When we think about moving someplace, for the majority of people, they get these starry eyes and they think: “I can finally sit on the beach, work on my laptop, be a digital nomad, live the dream.” But you’ve got to think of the address, your…