I have recently read a book which is not recent but the concept is great and simple and can help you to practice personal accountability at work and life. This book is QBQ (the question behind the question) from John G. Miller. QBQ is a tool that helps individuals practice personal accountability by asking better
We are just starting 2024 and as every year, some of us are starting with new resolutions. A good one could be to find your IKIGAI in 2024. In our everyday life, we have constantly strived to find the perfect balance of happiness, purpose and success. While some might have easily found that balance, others
We are closing 2022 and this is always a good moment to reflect.. The One Thing I wish you is to Become the Best Version of You. Authentic self-discovery isn’t easy. It takes courage and tenacity. You must turn away from distracting false beliefs that distort your self-perception. You need to reveal what drives you
Control what you can control: Fighting battles you can win The right way to feel in control is to focus on what you can change within yourself or your environment, and start taking small steps in the right direction. You can save yourself a lot of stress by recognizing which battles you can win, and
This book is a great source of inspiration for me, in this coming challenge, as this guy had nothing special to succeed. He had a dream, he struggled and then, he had victory. His discipline and perseverance made a clear difference, like many leaders making their dream coming true. Love the stories about perseverance and
I am sharing a good reflection on what could be the driver to have your own blog. Click on the link below to get the full article. For me, this is a great way to share some thoughts on leadership, business, sales, marketing and technology. Why I Love Blogging
As we look to the future, organizations including Microsoft have an opportunity and responsibility to drive growth while taking timely action in … Microsoft Envision: The opportunity ahead for all organizations to do good
James Clear writes about habits and self-improvement at his popular website, jamesclear.com Atomic Habits reshapes the way you think about progress and success. James Clear gives give the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits–whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply
I would definitely recommend Atomic Habits from James Clear. James Clear writes about habits and self-improvement at his popular website, jamesclear.com Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success. James Clear gives give the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits–whether you are a team looking to win a
Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi is a TED series and podcast made for endlessly curious people who question why things are the way they are. Join data … “Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi”: A TED series for endlessly curious people

The Management Top 250 ranking, developed by the Drucker Institute, measures corporate effectiveness by examining performance in five areas: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility, and financial strength. The measure seeks to assess how well a company follows a core set of principles advanced by the late Peter Drucker, a professor, consultant, author and
This infographic comes to us from The Logo Company, and it is a compilation that shows how logos evolve over time:
The world has rarely moved so fast as last year. In this very particular context, some transformations are just accelerating. The Economic Forum is claiming that 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025, as adoption of technology increases. This is interesting to see that Critical thinking and problem-solving top the list of skills
80% of consumers in the U.S. and UK say they consume more content since the outbreak, with broadcast TV and online videos (YouTube, TikTok) being the primary mediums across all generations and genders. During this period of COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no surprise that people are consuming vast amounts of media. Today’s graphics use data from
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), which is celebrated annually on 8 March. The day has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911. This is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Coming back from Seattle recently for my work at Microsoft, I’ve discovered and read a great book called FISH! (Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, John Christensen) Fish! is written in a parable (short story using fictional characters) format, reminiscent of the style apparent in the classic, bestseller The One Minute Manager. The goal of the
I became American 2 weeks ago and I am so happy to be able to vote during next elections in the U.S. I was curious to see how many foreign-born are eligible to vote in the U.S The U.S. had approximately 12 million foreign-born eligible voters back in 2000 and that increased to 22 million
I have read a great book called Reach by Andy Malinsky. Do you feel comfortable delivering bad news? Do you look forward to speaking in public? Do you enjoy networking? Is it easy for you to speak your mind and be assertive with friends and colleagues? If you answered no to any of these…
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As you may now, I work for Microsoft in Latin America and I can see how digital transformation is moving very fast. Let’s focus today on Mobile payment adoption. Proximity mobile payments are reshaping traditional payment methods in Latin America This provides consumers faster, more convenient and streamlined payment experience for their everyday purchases. This
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Let me first wish you an amazing 2020. Take a look at Ketchum’s 2020 CPG and Retail trends infographic, if you want to engage people and create memorable experiences to drive sales in 2020. All the best for 2020. Source : www.ketchum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Ketchum_Retail-and-CPG_2020-Trends-Infographic_12-18-19.pdf