Singular XQ

There are two types of people: those who don’t know and stop there, and those who don’t know but trust they’ll figure it out. The second type transforms challenges into opportunities for growth, realizing that not knowing is just the starting point for progress. In a world of uncertainty, conflict, and ambiguity, becoming the person who stays open-minded and figures things out is more important than ever. How to do it? ✅ Love the Question – Get comfortable with not having all the answers; curiosity is your greatest tool. ✅ Fail Forward – View mistakes as stepping stones, not setbacks; every failure is a lesson in disguise. ✅ Stretch Your Comfort Zone – Actively seek challenges that make you uncomfortable; discomfort means you're growing. ✅ Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection – Focus on how far you've come, not on how far you have left to go. ✅ Collaborate to Elevate – Work with others to unlock new perspectives; collective effort expands what you can achieve on your own. Or, in the words of Joshua J. Marine, “Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”

If you still believe in “knowledge is power” and in withholding information from people, think twice. Here are 7 reasons why you want more transparency. In a post from Spring this year, Jakob Bovin shared an important overview of seven consequences of a lack of transparency. They are so important to be aware of that I repeat them here as a gentle reminder: ❌ Lots of Rumors Without clear and open communication, employees will tend to speculate to fill the information void, leading to rumors that can distort the truth and cause confusion. ❌ Poor Strategy Alignment Strategy is dynamic and must be communicated constantly. Without transparency, departments may pursue conflicting objectives, making it hard to move in a unified direction. ❌ Low Trust & Morale Transparency is key to building trust. When it's missing, employees may doubt the sincerity and integrity of management, which will rapidly demoralize the workforce. ❌ Culture of Secrecy An opaque environment will breed a culture of secrecy, where open collaboration and knowledge sharing become impossible, reducing the effectiveness of the organization. ❌ Loss of Purpose Employees need to understand how they contribute to the mission of the organization. Lack of transparency can make it difficult for them to see the value of their work. ❌ Duplication of Work Without clear communication, teams may inadvertently work on the same tasks, leading to inefficiencies and wasted resources. ❌ Increased Toxicity Ultimately, lack of transparency can foster a toxic work environment. Mistrust and politics thrive. Employees may feel anxious, disengaged, or unwilling to take risks. I suppose no further convincing is needed. Each and everyone of these seven points is in itself already a sufficient reason to increase transparency. And together they express one simple message: be transparent. Be transparent. Is there enough transparency in your organization? — More of this? Join 50k+ and subscribe to my Soulful Strategy LinkedIn Newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e_ytzAgU #businessimpact #communication #teamwork

The number one way to motivate your team   (And it costs nothing)   Show them you genuinely appreciate what they do.   It’s really not that hard:   - Make time for one-on-one check-ins. - Say "thank you" often and mean it. - Give public shout-outs for completed tasks. - Send a quick note to thank someone for their effort. - Ask for honest feedback from the team and act on it.   People just want to feel valued,    And honestly, it doesn’t take much.   Do you agree?   ♻️ Share this to remind more leaders to show appreciation.   And follow Rob Dance for more LinkedIn content like this!

A little sneak peak into what my forthcoming book and the name of our nonprofit is about. Singular XQ. #openness

NYU President Linda G. Mills, Korean Minister of Science Sang-Im Yoo, and others recently opened the Global AI Frontier Lab at Brooklyn's 1 MetroTech Center. Run by NYU's award-winning AI scientists Yann LeCun and Kyunghyun Cho, the lab will draw top AI researchers from the US, Korea, and around the world to advance research in overcoming current limitations, fostering responsible AI, and developing applications for improved healthcare.

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I hear this a lot: “I’m stressed!” To be honest, I’ve caught myself saying it a few times during a busy week. But when I really think about it, it’s rarely about the actual ‘stress’. It’s usually down to feeling disorganised. Victoria Repa’s advice on the 80/20 rule is so important to keep in mind! Stress often kicks in when you’re unsure of what you’re doing or feeling scattered. When tasks pile up and clarity is lacking, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here’s the thing: Staying organised and having a clear plan can drastically reduce that stress. By mapping out your priorities, you regain control and bring order to the chaos. My advice? Get organised, take small steps and watch the stress fade. P.S. Do you agree? ♻️ If you think this post could help someone in your network, hit repost. 👋🏼 Hey, I’m Laura- I share posts that empower busy people to build healthier, happier workplaces and teams. Hit ‘follow’ to keep updated.

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Only 11.5% of leaders have it   But it's one of the most crucial skills they need.   Real leadership starts with self-awareness.   Without it, they can’t see their flaws that everyone else can see. Which is a problem!   Self-awareness isn't:   ✕ Knowing your strengths ✕ Getting positive feedback ✕ Understanding your role ✕ Giving people confidence   Self-awareness is:   ✓ Knowing your weaknesses ✓ Asking for hard, honest feedback ✓ Understanding your impact on others ✓ Being open to vulnerability and growth   85% of employees are not motivated and are disengaged.   A lack of self-awareness is a big reason why.   Do you agree?   ♻️ Share this if you think more leaders need self-awareness   And follow Rob Dance for more LinkedIn content like this!