By Ray Williams October 31, 2021 People tend to believe that others will come around to their point of view over time, according to findings from a series of studies published in Psychological Science. The findings show that this “belief in a favorable future” holds...
By Ray Williams October 28, 2021 The following is an excerpt from my book, Eye of the Storm: How Mindful Leaders Can Transform Chaotic Workplaces. Regular practices of mindfulness give leaders a different perspective on their world, opening them up to ways of being...
By Ray Williams October 23, 2021 “Humility is the base and foundation of all virtues, and without it, no other virtue can exist.”–Cervantes This article is an extended version of an earlier shorter version. Research references are added. In my 40 years...
By Ray Williams October 19, 2021 This article is undoubtedly controversial because, as some people have pointed out they’ve known muscular men who are altruistic and generous with their resources. Worth reading the research though. Summary:...
By Ray Williams October 15, 2021 Failure has long been regarded in conventional wisdom as a teachable moment. Whether you lose a client, get sacked from your job, or file for bankruptcy, conventional wisdom holds that the experience will give you the insight needed to...
By Ray Williams October 14, 2021 Businesses sometimes align themselves with important values such as a clean environment, feminism, or racial justice, thinking it’s a win-win: the value gets boosted along with the company’s bottom line. But be careful, warns new...