by mvboronowski | Oct 2, 2013 | Learning & Thinking
Einstein Agrees that Being Messy Fosters Great Thinking! “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” said Albert Einstein, who is arguably the greatest thinker in the history of thinkers. Allow me to explain how being...
by mvboronowski | Sep 25, 2013 | Adaptability
If you work with people in any capacity you’re working in a complex environment. Cause and effect aren’t always knowable, and regardless of your market position, intellectual property, or capacity for hard work, your success depends on adaptability. More than coping...
by mvboronowski | Sep 18, 2013 | Creativity
Creating an Awesome Brainstorm I love brainstorming. Whether we’re planning a camping trip, riffing on hilarious “what if?!” scenarios, solving a complex technical problem or strategizing for the upcoming school year, the creative exercise of collecting ideas is one...
by mvboronowski | Sep 11, 2013 | Communication, Have Better Conversations
We live in a world of emails and text messages. And frequently our electronic correspondence can ignite conflict due to misunderstanding or misinterpretation of linguistic and non-verbal signs that have evolved in cultures over thousands of years. It’s an issue that,...
by mvboronowski | Sep 4, 2013 | Collaboration
This past Saturday my lovely wife, who is also her own woman, Michelle and I hosted four friends for dinner and the experience was spectacular. Here’s how to host awesome dinner parties. Host Awesome Dinner Parties One of my favourite ways to collaborate with...
