Pau Donés has been one of the fundamental Spanish musicians of the last 20 years, with such memorable hits as “La Flaca”. But today I am not writing about his undoubted musical talent but about his vital example, especially in his later years. Live with gratitude, pursue your … [Read more...] about Living with gratitude and a purpose: learning from Pau Donés
Attitude
Self-improvement against disease: the legacy of Francisco Luzón
Francisco Luzón's story is one of those impressive cases of self-improvement, vitality and mental strength. His origins were very humble: he was born to a modest family, in El Cañavate, a small rural town in the province of Cuenca with less than 200 inhabitants. His family … [Read more...] about Self-improvement against disease: the legacy of Francisco Luzón
‘Get out and enjoy’: releasing talent makes champions
"Go out and enjoy" is the most famous phrase of Johan Cruyff and a good summary of his philosophy. It was his wonderful harangue before starting the final of the 1992 European Cup. The first that Barça won after two painful previous failures. They say that it was key to … [Read more...] about ‘Get out and enjoy’: releasing talent makes champions
Anti-fragile employees: welcome to the future
Antifragile is a characteristic of people who manage well during changes, volatility, chaos or by chance. Nassim Taleb (Economics), coined this term after an exhaustive study of unprecedented phenomena or "black swans", unpredictable events of great impact. We live in an … [Read more...] about Anti-fragile employees: welcome to the future
People management: 20 opportunities for 2020
2020 is already here. And like every new year, it is a good time to consider good purposes that help us reinvent ourselves. We live an exciting time, full of opportunities and risks for people management. Fortunately there is a growing conviction that the best companies … [Read more...] about People management: 20 opportunities for 2020
