by mvboronowski | Oct 16, 2013 | Collaboration
Kurt Heinrich and I have known each other for over a decade and we have worked together on dozens of projects ranging from road trips to fundraising campaigns to this website. In order to achieve success on a project the people involved must be able to collaborate...
by mvboronowski | Oct 9, 2013 | Leadership
Ever found yourself wandering about aimlessly at a networking event? Everyone but you seems to have paired off and you’re on your own like a wallflower, wine glass in hand and concerned look on your face. We’ve all been there and it can be stressful, especially when...
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,...
