Welcome to the second issue of 'Work + Transformation', a newsletter that looks at the latest in workplace ideas, innovations and research through the lens of inner change. Today a growing number of scientists, entrepreneurs and executives are exploring the relationship between personal well-being, business, and collective impact. Work + Transformation is a humble attempt to deliver insights from these explorations and more to your inbox. The intention is to invite reflection and additional insight to your work and journey.
Network of the Super Connector
As we shift from a hub-and-spoke approach to connection to a many-to-many model, the possibilities for building a community becomes much stronger. The community will be brought together by a (usually implicit) set of shared values. So the question to ask when connecting with one of your communities – which values are being celebrated here?
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Stress, the Elixir
Being more cognizant of the experience of ‘good’ stress vs ‘bad’ stress seems ever more valuable. Transforming bad stress into good stress even moreso. How have you witnessed and shifted your stressors?
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Kind Theory
Our subconscious impacts us more than most would like to admit. If true, the designers of our collective activity spaces have tremendous power. Urban planners can build city blocks (or their office culture) to bias for generosity, how can you do the same?
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Capitalism: A Fundamental Flaw?
Thomas Piketty has been controversial in the news recently for pointing out that capitalism has increasing inequality built in as a 'bug.' Beyond this, ecosystems must support the infinite growth model of capitalism. The final frontier – how does a culture driven by capitalism impact the thoughts and world views of its people? This is the ‘water’ we are swimming in.
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Scandinavian Experiment
While the progressive practices in Denmark are intriguing, how to get from ‘here’ to ‘there’? Cultures don’t shift overnight, but tiny habits grown over time have the potential to cascade into big changes.
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