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I watched this Harvard Business Review video recently. I really enjoyed it. It's about the benefits of boredom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8

#YouTube #boredom #HarvardBusinessReview

Interesting video by #harvardbusinessreview
„You need to be bored. Here’s why.“

One quote:
„[…] If you get better at the skill of boredom, you’ll be less bored with your job. You’ll be less bored with your relationships. […] you’ll start digging into the bigger questions in your life: Purpose, meaning, coherence, significance. […]“

https://youtu.be/orQKfIXMiA8?si=dfbFP_4Bz0RXDdnL

#boredom #digitaldetox

Habits of #SuccessfulPeople
#HarvardBusinessReview
1. Get specific
2. Seize the right moment
3. Track your progress
4. Be a realistic optimist
5. Focus on improvement
6. Develop grit
7. Strengthen your willpower muscle
8. Avoid tempting fate
9. Focus on positive actions

Tips from #HarvardBusinessReview on How to Build #Confidence at Work
1. Acknowledge Your Uniqueness
2. Start Small and Build Gradually
3. Practice Visible Engagement
4. Remove Qualifiers in Speech
5. Prepare Ahead for Meetings
6. Focus on Body Language
7. Seek Feedback from Trusted Peers
8. Celebrate Small Wins
9. Be Patient and Consistent

How to #Recognize and #Learn from Subtle #Feedback

1. Make it safe for others to tell you the truth
2. Listen to learn
3. Reward the risk they took

Source : #HBR #HarvardBusinessReview
https://hbr.org/2025/04/how-to-recognize-hidden-feedback?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active_test&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250418

Avoid These 5 #ListeningPitfalls

1. Haste : Set aside focused, distraction-free time for conversations and ask clarifying questions
2. Defensiveness : pause, reflect, then restate what you heard or ask for more detail
3. Invisibility : Use eye contact, nodding, and simple phrases like “I see”
4. Exhaustion : set boundaries, reschedule.
5. Inaction : Always close the loop: Recap what you heard, name next steps,

Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/05/are-you-really-a-good-listener?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250414

Get Ready to Lead an #EmotionallyCharged #Meeting

1. Visualize the meeting in advance
2. Reframe your mindset
3. Adjust the setup
4. Build in buffer time

Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/04/how-to-prepare-for-a-meeting-where-emotions-will-run-high?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250408

#CoverLetters Still Matter. Write One That Works.
1. Open with enthusiasm
2. Make the match
3. Reference personal connections
4. Add relevant extras
5. Address concerns.
6. End with impact
Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/03/cover-letters-still-matter-even-if-theyre-not-required?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250403

A Simple #Framework for Becoming a Better #Conversationalist.

TALK framework:

1. Topic
2. Asking
3. Levity
4. Kindness

1. Start by preparing topics
2. Ask more questions, especially follow-ups.
3. Infuse levity to counter boredom and disengagement
4. Lead with kindness

Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/podcast/2025/03/the-keys-to-great-conversation?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250331

Get the #Guidance You Need with #MicroMentorship
1. Identify “hidden mentors”
2. Crowdsource advice
3. Balance external guidance with self-reflection
4. Seize digital opportunities
Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/03/you-dont-need-a-mentor-to-get-the-career-advice-you-need?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250325

Choose the right #coachingstyle for each #employee
1. Instructive
2. Hands-off
3. Asking/listening
4. Collaborative
Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/03/4-styles-of-coaching-and-when-to-use-them?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250327

The Power of #Volunteering
1. Don’t let doubt hold you back
2. Start small, and start now
3. Stay open to where volunteering might lead.
Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/03/looking-for-a-sense-of-purpose-volunteer?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250320

This is so good. And here's the paradox of great leadership: it's all about humility.

Peter Cuneo nails it here. #HarvardBusinessReview 👨‍💼

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fO6z5auaLPM4dZkQ7A6NP?si=q7BHPAMqS4evwRlJP3r8wQ

What to Do When Someone’s #HalfListening to You
1. Pause and assess
2. Assume positive intent
3. Re-engage with a question.
4. Shift the energy
Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/03/when-you-can-tell-someone-isnt-listening-to-you?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250318

Lessons from the Pandemic on #Leading Through #Disruption
1. Proactively engage with uncertainty.
2. Balance employee and company needs.
3. Test new ideas quickly.
4. Make smart decisions with limited information.
5. Communicate to build trust.
Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/03/5-pandemic-era-lessons-on-leading-through-drastic-change?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_Active&deliveryName=NL_MTOD_20250317

How to get better at #delegating
1. Recognize your self-sabotaging habits
2. Determine tasks you can delegate
3. Start small
4. Find your people
5. Direct, but allow for autonomy
6. Keep tabs, but don’t micromanage
7. Guide, listen, and ask for feedback
8. Remember: progress not perfection
Source : #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR
https://hbr.org/2025/03/how-to-get-better-at-delegating?ab=HP-topics-text-23