The tao of toa is very simple. TOA = thinking out aloud and tao of it is the way or form of that thinking. I am practicing the tao of toa right now, each sentence I am writing here has no script, it is simply following the ...READ»
Yesterday evening my wife and I discovered an Asian boutique store in our mall and grabbed a copy of the Chinese Uncut version of 'The Forbidden Kingdom' starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li (I collect Hong Kong movies and have over 45 ...READ»
Conventional thinking teaches that to survive we must be knowledgeable (like Owl), cunning (like Rabbit), and fearless (like Tigger). But these approaches often fail or, at best, promote mediocre results.READ»
"He who rushes ahead doesn't go far." -- Lao-Tzu (~500 B.C.E), Tao Te Ching
A distinction I use with my clients is rushing vs. moving quickly. When someone rushes, they shortchange processes. When someone moves quickly, they follow ...READ»
Since the heavy-handed approach proved counterproductive, Behr got counterintuitive: He slowed down and prescribed for himself a mind-cleansing exercise that helps him to relax and reboot before a big call.READ»
It seems normal for humans to become slaves to their wants and desires but we have to overcome those, especially in business.
I was able to overcome many of mine (especially the desire to be liked by lots of people) thanks to ...READ»
In Taoism, the yin and yang is the guiding principle of all things. Just as the opposite of water is fire, such is true for our roles in life. The Chief Executive Officer post has incredible responsibility of striking a balance between internal and external communications to guide the company in a profitable...READ»
“If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand.
If you want to get rid of something, you must first allow it to flourish.
If you want to take something, you must first allow it to be given.
This is called the ...READ»