Coordinates 01.20
Welcome to Coordinates 01.20
You can apply two different approaches to the start of the year: 1) go back to the drawing board and working from a clean slate imagine what you want to create this year; or 2) build from where you stand today, articulating how you want to grow and expand on your current momentum to go further. Either is a valid approach to move you forward.
To help you along with a commitment to growth, this month we offer a practice of micro-habits to make progress month-to-month throughout the year. Read more details below.
We also want to highlight a few of our past posts that might be helpful at the start of the year. Like this one that provides guidance on five 8-minute mini personal strategy retreats. You’ll be amazed at the insights you can draw out quickly to help wisely frame your year.
Or, this paper on Strategy30, a rapid strategy session that takes just 30 minutes to make a shift around a choice you are trying to make for your business.
We hope your year has gotten off to a positive start. New decade, here we come!
Carpe diem,
Kathy
Leadership Corner
Progress happens through small actions. We offer a monthly practice of small actions or micro-habits to inspire positive change this year. Practice makes progress!
Insights to Inspire to Action
Leadership
Tips from the first year of the first-time CEO of Bonobos.
Complemented with McKinsey’s view of what makes a great CEO.
Strategy
When to use your gut to make decisions.
Are you ready to take on Stakeholder Capitalism?
Innovation
Innovation is hard enough as it is. So, avoid the pitfalls of innovation theater (i.e., doing the right activities, but not actually innovating).
Work Smarter
Work smarter this year. 8 great tips and articles on ways to optimize your work.
Creative
Don’t think you’re creative? Think again. Reclaim your creative power.
Simply Cool
Scent is powerful. It can remind us of places and experiences. No wonder some are trying to preserve certain scents before they are lost.
On Watch, Take Notice
What's Trending
We thought we’d feature other views of what’s to come in 2020:
Here’s another take on what to expect by Fjord.
Gartner’s top 10 technology highlights for the year.
Deloitte’s predictions on media.
A look at 2020 Global Risks from the World Economic Forum.
Book in Brief
“inGenius” by Tina Seelig
Looking to turn up your creativity this year? Tina Seelig, a professor at Stanford, is an expert in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Her book provides practical tips on building your creative muscles.
Watch a preview >
Worth a Listen
This HBR podcast, After Hours, has become a go-to of late. I really enjoy the hosts, their intelligent banter together, and the topics they cover.
Have fun with their predictions for 2020 >
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