“There are two types of schedule - the manager's schedule and the maker's schedule… When you're operating on the maker's schedule, meetings are a disaster.” Find out more about the two types of schedule and learn what makers and managers should do to get the best out of both.
Read MoreA lot of our conversations centres around understanding motivations - what is it about some people that makes them go above and beyond? Here’s what Steven Pruitt can teach you about self-leadership.
Read MoreWe've all been told to 'network'. By that, our well-wishers mean connecting with people so that it helps with things like career advancement or staying informed. However, with your future relevance in mind, there are two specific flavours of networks you should consider building.
Read MoreA review of what CTQ did in 2018 - a bunch of interesting things from workships to smartletter, from compounds to calendars, and a lot more!
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Read MoreTriggers such as the end of a year, an approaching birthday, the departure of a colleague, the end of a project, or the mere passage of time can get you contemplating your next move. Here are five tools for whenever you need to think about "what should I do next?"
Read MoreWhat do we do to stay relevant? One strategy is to become Janus-like.
Read MoreYour brain is the ultimate tool in keeping you relevant in the future. We recommend five books to acquaint yourself better with it.
Read MoreAll the editions of The Upleveler - our weekly smartletter
Read MoreThe power of ‘pause and reflect’ is legendary. The concept and art of reflection have inspired and stimulated many, from ancient philosophers to business moguls, from film revolutionaries to literary giants, and even a founding father of America! But how much do you know about Reflection?
Take this quiz to find out.
Read MoreTips & Tools for practicing the Art of Reflection!
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Read MoreB V Harish Kumar writes about how change is like a sport and just like in a gym you need to warm-up before the heavy-lifting of the Change. Yes, the heavy lifting is what will build your muscles but you can benefit from the heavy lifting only when you have warmed up properly. Learn about some actionable ways of preparing yourself for overcoming resistance to any change.
Read MoreB V Harish Kumar writes about why most people are afraid of change and the different reasons why people fear change.
Read MoreWhat your reading portfolio could be like in, in 2019.
Read MoreAll the good stuff from the third edition of CTQ’s annual anti-offsite. A group of diverse people discuss ways of thinking about the future, insights and experiences from the previous year, and books to read in the coming year.
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