Idea Journal Weekly 3 By Idea Journal We combine 3 ideas to help you think differently and be more creative. 145 issues Subscribe to our newsletter This thingy has to be empti pwieshh
#142 Jun 7, 2020 Weekly 3: Canaries in coal mines – Summary: Listen to the "losers." Protect the troublemakers. Beware of dangerous words. (~4 min read)
#141 May 31, 2020 Weekly 3: Understanding (under)performance – Summary: Let the hierarchy guide you. Don't over-promote. Fuel your body. (~4 min read)
#140 May 24, 2020 Weekly 3: Effective remote work – Summary: Get on the same page. See performance clearly. Ignore bad advice. (~4 min read)
#139 May 17, 2020 Weekly 3: More efficient management – Summary: Define your decisions. Make one person responsible. Empower your troops. (~3 min read)
#138 May 10, 2020 Weekly 3: Finding roles that fit – Summary: Learn from the military. Be the best version of yourself. Don't fall for mystique. (~4 min r
#137 May 3, 2020 Weekly 3: Uncovering group influence – Summary: Acknowledge your biases. See others in yourself. Choose your social circle wisely. (~5 min r
#136 Apr 26, 2020 Weekly 3: Citizens are essential workers – Summary: Find the others. Curb your enthusiasm. Don't be a hero. (~2 min read)
#135 Apr 19, 2020 Weekly 3: Seeing what's hidden – Summary: Praise the boring but effective manager. Search for the real cause. Don't settle for the mos
#134 Apr 12, 2020 Weekly 3: Consistency amid change – Summary: Look for durable trends. Be predictable. Don't change too soon. (~4 min read)
#133 Apr 5, 2020 Weekly 3: Adapting to a new normal – Summary: Grow with your environment. Flex your conviction. Take advantage of a crisis. (~3 min read)
#132 Mar 29, 2020 Weekly 3: Opportunity triage – Summary: Increase your luck. Look for outsized excitement. Fix your ranking system. (~5 min read)
#131 Mar 22, 2020 Weekly 3: Resilience: its promises & limits – Summary: Think like a turtle. Visualize the worst case to appreciate what you have. Be "antifragile."
#130 Mar 15, 2020 Weekly 3: Opportunities in a crisis – Summary: Borrow another's perspective. Travel across time. Choose your attitude. (~6 min read)
#129 Mar 8, 2020 Weekly 3: The influence of charisma – Summary: Solve the charisma equation. Acknowledge your bias against uncharismatic people. Watch out f
#128 Mar 1, 2020 Weekly 3: Getting to know yourself – Summary: Uncover core motivations. Be your own critic. Acknowledge your influences. (~5 min read)
#127 Feb 23, 2020 Weekly 3: Failed plans are useful – Summary: Imagine failure up front. See past a plan's limits. Create a realistic map. (~4 min read)
#126 Feb 16, 2020 Weekly 3: Evaluate your environment – Summary: Let your goals determine your context. Manage the environment, not just the employees. Choos
