4 Posts found for Source: Management Business Review (MBR)

Too many people settle for dumb luck and hope for the best, when they should be orchestrating smart luck. Although success in work and life often appears to be the result of random events, in truth the lucky ones often managed the broader context better. Some people may attribute their success to a few key breaks, such as a professor who helped them or an … [ Read more ]

Author: Paul J.H. Schoemaker | Source: Management Business Review (MBR) | Subjects: Life & Society, Personal Improvement, Success / Failure

Abraham Maslow wisely said, “It isn’t normal to know what we want. It is a rare and difficult psychological achievement.” Without knowing want you want, others may define your wants for you, often not in your long-term interest. Yet, this seemingly simple question becomes complex because answering it requires an awareness of personal strengths, passions, and values. The self-reflection questions to probe what you want … [ Read more ]

Authors: Abraham Maslow, Dave Ulrich | Source: Management Business Review (MBR) | Subjects: Career, Personal Improvement

Naïve insistence on aggressive sustainability initiatives is perceived by consumers as hardship, by companies as lost market share, and by politicians as instability. The root cause of all parties’ insufficient action is their universal quest for a better life through growth. People seek higher standards of living; companies seek better returns; politicians seek power by promising prosperity.

These natural preferences ensure that nobody will sacrifice much … [ Read more ]

Author: Yossi Sheffi | Source: Management Business Review (MBR) | Subject: Environment | Sustainability

People want good jobs, affordable products, and a better life for their children right now, not sacrifice and deprivation in service of a hazy future.

Author: Yossi Sheffi | Source: Management Business Review (MBR) | Subjects: Consumerism, Economics | Economy, Life & Society, Material Possessions, Psychology | Behavior