Introducing "Food for Thought" #5. The formula is simple: three short messages once a week to feed your mind.
Teamwork
5 foundations of a winning team
A team is a group of individuals moving towards a common goal with a shared desire to succeed. Master these 5 fundamentals and your team will be hard to beat:
- A clear understanding of the destination and how to get there.
- Players motivated by the mission.
- Clear expectations and responsibilities for each player.
- Fast, efficient decision-making.
- A safe space where everyone can express themselves.
Management
Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?
The way we operate our businesses puts pressure on our natural systems and communities. Every entrepreneur has a social responsibility to act and contribute to change. A simple question to ask yourself: "Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?"
Find out more about the circular economy here.
Leadership
What successful people have in common
Arianna Huffington was rejected by 36 publishers. Bill Gates' first company lasted only 3 years. Walt Disney was told he lacked creativity. Steve Jobs was fired from his own company. J.K. Rowling found herself out of a job.
Everyone experiences adversity at some point. As Joël Dickner says: "The important thing is not the fall, because the fall is inevitable; the important thing is knowing how to get back up."
