Some may recall or have read that during the dot-com bubble, companies greatly increased their market value by simply adding “.com” to their name. Fear of missing out on the opportunity among inexperienced investors was so great that every founder probably felt an irresistible urge to rebrand.It …

Entropy will steadily increase in a closed system, as established by thermodynamics. This applies to a corked boiler heating up and to a person who keeps all their emotions and thoughts to themselves. Eventually, any system will reach its limit and explode in some form, whether it’s a social media…

One day, while strolling in the park, I stumbled upon a small library in a monastery and had a chance to speak with the librarian, a humble and soft-spoken woman in her seventies. I was struck by the peaceful aura that radiated from her and I felt immediately at ease…

I’ve been using ChatGPT for a few days now and I should say I am very impressed. The interface is user-friendly, its knowledge is deep, and its arguments are logical. It feels like talking to a wise and calm being. It even apologizes, if I ever find its answers boring…

Attacking a problem head-on ain’t always the best move. It can be tough, time-consuming, and therefore costly. A seasoned wrestler or boxer knows that it’s more advantageous to attack your opponent from the flank. Ask yourself: is it easier to defend when the opponent is directly in front of you…

While reading a book by Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche I came across a phrase that succinctly summed up what I was vaguely feeling: “But they were the most likely environments in which to find a great master, who had overcome his or her fear of death and impermanence —…

Each of us feels the gap between what we have and what we desire. In this, all human beings are absolutely the same. The only difference is how one perceives this fact. For example, in the West it is becoming more and more popular to convince oneself and society that…

The problem of professional burnout is everywhere. I too have experienced burnout a couple of times. I’ve also seen it regularly in managers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, athletes and artists. The usual advice in such cases is to take a break or change the context. In mild cases this does help. But…

How do you know if a company is not taking strategy seriously? Look at who is responsible for the process. For example, if the selection of the strategy session moderator is handled by the HR manager or assistant, this is a red flag. Why? The very name “strategic” implies the…