By Maya Mathias | Businessmen
It’s never too late to have a ‘mind like water’. Doesn’t it suck when there’s a ton of things to do, and never enough time to do it? David Allen has spent 3 decades helping leaders take charge of their calendars, inboxes and lives. He loves nothing more than to sit with an overwhelmed executive, […]
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By Maya Mathias | Businessmen
Capitalism as we know it is on its way out. I happened to be reading this episode’s featured book when The New York Times published its scathing expose on Amazon’s questionable work and hiring practices. The United States’ newspaper of record was presenting a troubling problem in corporate America, and Dale Partridge’s ‘People Over Profit’ […]
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By Maya Mathias | Businessmen
Attaining joy at work can be simple, but it typically isn’t easy. Which is what makes all the more rewarding when you DO attain it. It took me a while to get into this lovely book by Rich Sheridan. I wanted to take my time with its thoughtfulness, and to immerse myself in the world […]
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Hacks are out. Craftsmanship & legacy are in. With life whizzing by us as it does, it’s so tempting to find a shortcut wherever we can, right? I know I have (and sometimes still do). And yet, when you start to think about leaving a legacy you can be proud of, speed isn’t necessarily the […]
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By Maya Mathias | Businessmen
Talent management stumps everyone. Even the big boys. George Anders’ book ‘The Rare Find’ has been sitting on my bookshelf for at least 2 years. I was intrigued by the premise of the book, and knew it would come in handy someday. Glad that day finally arrived Through his writing, I enjoyed learning how we […]
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