"Slacking off is a great way to nurture our imagination"
In our current 24/7 society, introspection and reflection have become lost arts. Instead, we are at risk of becoming victims of information and work overload. The balance between activity and inactivity has become seriously out of sync. The authors argue that slacking off—or a conscious effort to do nothing—is a great way to induce states of mind that nurture our imagination. Taking time off to think and reflect may be the best thing we can do for our mental health, as seemingly inactive states of mind can be an incubation period for future bursts of creativity.
European Financial Reivew, 2014
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The Importance of Doing Nothing
Published on 23 Jun, 2014
"Personailty and techno-stress"
The Human Cost of Digital Technologies
Published on 25 May, 2016
"Leaders and the art of forgiveness"
Forgiveness Makes a Good Business Tool
The knee-jerk reaction of too many people in leadership positions when they feel wronged is righteous indignation and the urge for revenge. But one factor that sets truly transformational leaders apart from the run-of-the-mill is the ability to forgive - to let feelings of anger, resentment and blame fall away and become something constructive. This article looks at how forgiveness can make for a good business tool.
Published on 19 Jul, 2013
"What role does money play in our lives"
Making Sense of "Fuck-You Money" ad Beyond
This paper explores the role money plays in our lives.
Published on 5 Apr, 2006
Through coaching work with senior executives, Manfred Kets de Vries explores why many suffer from profound periods of unhappiness despite having external success.
Published on 7 Dec, 2007
"Do less instead of doing too much"
This blog entry with the Harvard Business Review argues that the biggest problem we have in contemporary society is not that we do too little but that we try to do too much.
Published on 10 Dec, 2013
"Are you suffering from the wealth fatigue syndrome?"
This blog entry explores the wealth fatigue syndrome. Instead, one should invest in enduring things that matter.
Published on 10 Dec, 2014
"Down the rabbit hole of shame"
Don’t Let Shame Become a Self-Destructive Spiral
Shame is part of the human experience. Keeping your feelings of shame in perspective can relieve you of a harmful tendency to self-blame, and, eventually, make peace with your shadow side. Knowing that you are good enough, worthwhile, and deserving of love and acceptance is essential for building resilience and living your most authentic life.
Published on 1 Jun, 2017
"Applying a psycho- dynamic lens to org studies"
Sociology of Leadership in Organizations
A chapter in International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, 2nd edition on using a psychpdynamic lens to the study of organisational phenomenon.
Published on 24 Apr, 2015
"Assessing psychological risk factors of leaders"
How Is Our Pilot Feeling Today?: A Courageous Conversation That Could Make a Difference
This blog presents a quick assessment of psychological risk factors for high performing individuals.
Published on 18 Apr, 2015
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