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• Why Appearances Matter More Than Reality

  By Tomas Kucera on March 21, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  It is up to you whether you only want to be seen as good or want actually to be good and always do the right thing. From the perspective of others, it doesn’t matter. The only person who will know the difference is you.

• Performance Management And The Paradox Of Meritocracy

  By Tomas Kucera on March 7, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  To build a genuinely meritocratic system, it is not enough to claim the value of meritocracy. You need to design processes and policies in a way that limits the opportunity for biases and prejudices to come into play, and that often means relying more on algorithms, transparency, and accountability and less on managerial discretion.

• How To Recognize And Fight Bias In The Workplace

  By Tomas Kucera on February 21, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Most of the bias in an organization doesn’t spur form bigotry, racism, or outgroup derogation. It is merely a convenience that is at fault. We prioritize what is comfortable, what is known, and therefore we favor those in our in-group.

• How To Build Inclusive Culture

  By Tomas Kucera on February 7, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Have you hired a diverse team, and you can’t see any benefits for the organization? If that is all you have done, then chances are you have more friction, demotivated employees, and bigger attrition among minorities. What went wrong? Diversity… Read More ›

• How Diversity Works And Why It Matters

  By Tomas Kucera on January 24, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Hiring for cultural richness can be a bit counterintuitive when we are conditioned to hire for cultural fit. Cultural fit helps to remove friction from the conversation. If everyone has the same thoughts, there is no opposition and no arguments…. Read More ›

• How To Create A True Sense of Urgency

  By Tomas Kucera on January 10, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  The words sense of urgency have a bad rap. They are often used as a managerial mumble-jumble by incompetent managers who don’t know how to lead people properly. However, it certainly has its place in our lives as it is… Read More ›

• How To Make Better Agreements With Yourself

  By Tomas Kucera on December 29, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Our beliefs are driving our behavior. Our beliefs define who we are. Yet, we have not chosen those beliefs. It is the culture we live in, the home we grew up in, our parents, teachers, and peers who helped shape… Read More ›

• Practice Self-Control To Enjoy Life

  By Tomas Kucera on December 13, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The ancient Stoics have much to teach us about satisfying and fulfilling lives. The modern consumer would benefit from understanding what truly makes us happy and that endless consumerism is not the way to lasting happiness. Combine it with the… Read More ›

• How To Network Like An Introvert

  By Tomas Kucera on November 29, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I remember my first networking event. Well, I don’t remember the details like who organized it, and even why I was there. But I remember how it made me feel. Awkward. It was at the beginning of my career when… Read More ›

• Stop Chasing Status And Popularity, Try This Instead

  By Tomas Kucera on November 15, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Go back in your thoughts to your school days. You will probably recollect that some kids were popular and loved by everyone. They were volunteering to help others, always played for the team. Some kids were sitting in the corner… Read More ›

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