Third places, separate from home and work, now shape workplace design. They promise community, relaxation, and belonging by fostering collaboration. But can a place actually deliver on this promise? Headlines now suggest third places may solve our loneliness epidemic....
Choosing to be A Conscious Pioneer The journey from being a prisoner of the past to a conscious pioneer of the future is much like crossing a river. On one side, you have the familiar terrain of unconscious habits; on the other, an untamed land of conscious, healthy...
The trap of arrogance keep us believing we’re always in the right. Arrogance happens when we feel superior to others. In this trap, we think we know everything. If someone disagrees, we let them know they’re wrong. Many believe arrogance means too much...
WeWork: A Meteoric Rise WeWork’s story is a roller coaster. It tells a tale of big dreams, rapid growth, and a sharp fall. Maybe it’s also a lesson in how organizations, much like humans, go through cycles of life and death. Some fall and rise again, while...
Patent Evolution Thomas Edison’s 1879 electric light bulb patent (U.S. Patent No. 223,898) changed how we live and work. It built the foundation for modern electrical systems. People could work and at the same time, others were able to socialize at night. This...