We all seem to have an instinctive sense that kids are more creative than adults. We don’t question it; we all intuitively just know it’s true and we view it as a natural state for children. And it is. According to   Dr. Stephanie Carlson , an expert on childhood brain development at the University of Minnesota, kids spend as much as 2/3 of their time in non-reality—in imaginative play. Other experts have also noted children’s aptitude for creativity. Albert Einstein famously said, “To stimulate creativity, one must develop the childlike inclination for play.” And even Pablo Picasso said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” So, it’s clear that keeping our imagination sharp would be a highly useful tool in creative thinking and problem solving. Unfortunately, we do lose some of our playful curiosity and imagination as we mature. Studies have shown it, and I think most of us would agree our observations confirm it. One ...

Si piensas que sólo alcanzarás la felicidad cuando logres tus metas perderás la motivación y te sentirás desdichado en tu trabajo. La mayoría de nosotros, en un punto u otro, pensamos que seremos felices una vez que alcancemos una meta en particular. Pensamos: “Seré feliz una vez que: Me gradúe de la universidad Gane un millón de dólares Me case Pierda 10 kilos Obtenga un trabajo….” Lo sé, yo también he sido culpable de hacerlo. Muchas veces he asumido que la satisfacción y el éxito vendrán después de que gane un campeonato o cree un negocio exitoso. También está el otro lado de la ecuación: las personas que son felices con la vida tal y como es en la actualidad. Comúnmente, dicen que debes desarrollar la habilidad de “no querer más”. Puedes ser feliz exactamente como estás ahora. Que ya eres perfecto tal y como eres. El problema He aquí el problema: Quiero las dos cosas, estar motivado y ser feliz. Y quizás tú quieras lo mismo. Me gusta estar feliz. Es...

There’s a lot of advice out there about how to make meetings more efficient and productive. And while it’s true that leading focused, deliberate conversations is critical to organizational performance, meetings aren’t just about delivering results . There’s another outcome that leaders should be paying more attention to creating a quality experience for each participant. What is a quality experience in a meeting? I define it as when employees leave feeling more connected, valued, and fulfilled. Of course, you should still be focused on achieving the meeting outcomes, but thoughtful meetings and productive ones don’t have to be at odds. Here’s what I’ve seen leaders do to create that quality experience: Work hard on being present. Take adequate time to prepare so that you can be available and attentive before and during the meeting. If you’re running late because of another meeting or still thinking about how to conduct this meeting, you’ll be pre...