by Brad Herbert | May 27, 2015 | Development
It is I who must begin. Once I begin, once I try – here and now, right where I am, not excusing myself by saying things would be easier elsewhere, without grand speeches and ostentatious gestures, but all the more persistently – to live in...
by Brad Herbert | Mar 19, 2015 | Development
Dr. Richard Davidson of the University of Wisconsin – Madison is a Neuroscientist who has also been practicing and studying mindfulness since the 70s. In this talk from the Wisdom 2.0 2015 Conference he talks about four big discoveries that are informing how we...
by Brad Herbert | Jan 12, 2015 | Development
First Round Review has a case study on Amazon’s efforts to raise the proverbial quality bar of each of its employees. It’s a good read because it offers a reasonable process and gives a great example of hiring for cultural fit. Here’s my favourite...
by Brad Herbert | Jan 11, 2015 | Development
Growing as a person means growing your self-awareness; it’s a critical element of emotional intelligence or the ability to read others’ feelings and adjust accordingly. In addition to working with a coach to help you gain clarity on who you are and what...
by Brad Herbert | Nov 9, 2014 | Development
How Google Works from Eric Schmidt Check out the SlideShare from Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg about how Google works, especially the piece on planning your culture early and actually structuring the way your company works around those values in very specific,...
