by Nina | Feb 25, 2017 | Innovation, Life Continuum, Nina Simosko
Technology is seductive. Take a look at the devices that we carry around in our pockets or attach to our bodies – phones, monitors, bands and watches – each collecting, distributing and analyzing data. Think about how many of these you have – and...
by Nina | May 11, 2014 | Featured, Infographics, Innovation, Kibbutz Leadership, Leadership, Life Continuum
I have recently been pondering the very personal way that leaders have to continually re-invest in their own capabilities. On the one hand it is as if we have a deep well of self-belief that we must constantly tend, maintain and nurture; while on the other it is this...
by Nina | Oct 3, 2012 | Leadership, Life Continuum
As we enter the fourth quarter of yet another year, I’ve come to realize that I know many people who are currently going through a job change or, even more, a substantive career transition. Some are using this “between jobs” time to relax, spend time with family,...
by Nina | Jul 2, 2012 | Leadership, Life Continuum
As leaders we become used to making decisions. We study the facts, consult with our trusted advisors and stakeholders, weigh up the risks – and then make up our minds. We use this process because it provides us with the most effective outcomes. But as Ron Ashkenas...
by Nina | Nov 1, 2011 | Change Management, Life Continuum, Social Media
One of the most powerful benefits of social media is that – as a form of media – it brings us closer to our readers. It brings us closer to our customers. In fact, it seems to strip away layers and layers of process, red tape and hierarchy at the click of a mouse. On...
by Nina | Aug 12, 2011 | Customer Oriented Thinking, Leadership, Life Continuum
Let me start by asking a question – how early did you check your email inbox this morning? And how did you do it? Did you login to your computer from your desktop in the office? Did you use your laptop while eating breakfast? Or did you turn off the morning alarm,...