Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How I Learned About the Power of Pause – Thrive Global
Today I’m committed to slowing down and reminding myself that 30 only fools rush in. Apparently, I’m not the only one who has made 31 an unforced error caused by thoughtless speed. We see this mistake 32 through human history. Over four hundred years ago, in William Shakespeare’s immortal play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence…
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The Silicon Valley Leadership Playbook Is Over. Here’s What’s Next. – Thrive Global
The following is an excerpt from Elevate Your Team, a new book from award-winning CEO and #1 WSJ and USA Today bestselling author Robert Glazer. In 2017, Marissa Mayer exited as CEO of Yahoo under significant pressure and scrutiny. Mayer’s tenure was marred by a string of failed acquisitions and an investigation into an unreported…
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Learning to Learn – Thrive Global
During an early period in my career at IBM, I was trying to work on my own weaknesses very deliberately. I had perfectionist tendencies that customers appreciated, but that could drive my colleagues crazy. Specifically, I was a nit-picky editor, often returning reports and other documents with so many hand-written notes and crossed-out words that…
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