WISDOM BITES
Aikido Insights for Authentic Growth and Inclusivity—with a Smile
Can you imagine a self-defense sport that focuses on harmony rather than confrontation? Aikidoâ€...
30 simple yet powerful daily acts to connect and foster belonging
In the workplace, small daily acts like offering a warm smile, greeting colleagues in their languag...
Living Inclusivity: Beyond Being Asked to Dance (Parts 1-3)
In our interconnected world, diversity brings both opportunities and challenges in fostering genuin...
The kids’ “pyjama” gender bias: Take it OFF!
Do we notice the stereotypes around us and how do you break them for the upcoming generations? Mari...
Uncertain
Through scientific adventures and encounters with pioneers in various fields, Maggie Jackson reveals uncertainty as a crucial mindset for navigating our complex world, transforming it from a perceived flaw into a skill set of wisdom, innovation, and resilience and day- to-day flourishing, especially in times of unpredictability. A key take-away is that embracing uncertainty fosters mutual understanding and collaboration, essential for creating environments where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
Diverse teams
A practical guide offering strategies to help teams leverage diversity, overcome barriers, and build strong relationships. The deep-dive into 28 diversity aspects ranging from personality traits to age and gender, and organizational aspects reveals the rich composition of teams and the challenge of their effective management. By fostering understanding and inclusivity, teams can transform differences into valuable assets for performance and innovation.
Quiet
Extro(Intro)version – one of the five personality traits – plays a key role in smooth cooperation and living inclusivity. Susan Cain argues that society undervalues introverts, despite their significant contributions, and explores the pervasive Extrovert Ideal in our culture. Through meticulously researched stories of successful introverts, she reveals how embracing introverted traits can lead to innovation and personal fulfillment, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions of themselves and others.
Nonsense
Jamie Holmes reveals the surprising benefits of ambiguity, showing how managing uncertainty can inspire learning, creativity, and empathy. By understanding and harnessing the discomfort of confusion and resisting the urge for immediate answers allows us to explore deeper insights, learn more effectively, leading to improved problem-solving, new perspectives, and better decisions in our increasingly intertwined, diverse world.