Is Daydreaming Discouraged or Encouraged in Your Organization?

How much time do you let your staff think? I mean “think” in all shapes and forms. Such as planning and reviewing, brainstorming and creativity, decision-taking and problem-solving, logical thinking and free-flow thinking. And, yes, daydreaming, too. Well, if it’s not up to a quarter of their time, then maybe they’re not doing enough. There’s a rather good story told…

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Planning a Camping Trip? Bring Solar Power With You!

If you enjoy camping in remote areas, but miss the conveniences of campgrounds with electrical hook-ups, you might consider carrying your power with you in the form of a portable solar system. Getting Started with Solar Powered Camping One of the benefits of remote camping is that you can explore quiet and remote places for a couple of days. Rather…

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7 Beliefs About Meetings that will Produce Miserable Results

You can hold effective meetings and become a more successful leader if you avoid these seven monsters. Here's how. Myth 1: Executives belong in meetings. Although the demands of business cause executives to attend more meetings than other professionals, executives should be very selective on which meetings they attend. Top management is responsible for vision, strategy, plans, and communication. That…

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