In this article I will write down my views and learnings on the Gallup Team Strengths Grid (which was previously called the CliftonStrengths Team Grid). It is a visual tool that combines the Gallup Strengthsfinder 2.0 results of each team member, and show the distribution of talent and strengths, as well as the balance within the team.
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Solestar Neutral Run Insoles review
In this article I will review the Solestar Neutral Run performance insoles that I’ve recently purchased for the Asics Gel Kayano 27 running shoes.
I’m a long term user of the Solestart Kontrol (BLK) cycling insoles that I use in combination with the Sidi Wire SP cycling shoes.
FitCEO Be the leader of your life. Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann, Lillian So
In this article I will review the book FitCEO Be the leader of your life, the latest book from Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann and Lillian So. I was fortunate to speak with Rebecca and reflect on the book and my High Performance Habits Coaching results.
So let’s have a look at the book and how I’ve used it.
Business Model Shifts – Patrick van der Pijl, Justin Lokitz, Roland Wijnen and Maarten van Lieshout
In this article I will review the book Business Model Shifts with subtitle “Six ways to create new value for customers”. It is the latest book from the Business Models Inc. team Patrick van der Pijl, Justin Lokitz, Roland Wijnen and Maarten van Lieshout.
You’ve also seen these names in the publication of Design a Better Business.
Headspace Guide to Mindfulness & Meditation – Andy Puddicombe
In this article I will share my thoughts on the book “The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness” by Andy Puddicombe. I also an active user of the headspace service and make the daily investment of 10 minutes a day to meditate.
The Headspace Guide was listed by Bill Gates in the article “5 summer books and other things to do at home” on gatesnotes.com Summer Books for 2020.
Microsoft Planner – Install as app on Windows 10 with Microsoft Edge Chromium
Microsoft Planner on Office 365 is one of the task and planning tools available for enterprise customers with a Microsoft 365 of Office 365 subscription.
Some people complain that it is just available as a web application in the browser. Microsoft Edge could do the trick and close the gap.
The Disruption Mindset – Charlene Li
In this article I will review The Disruption Mindset which is the latest book from Charlene Li. While in the field of open innovation the term disruption is a common term I was pretty excited to learn how a disruptive mindset and a disruptive company culture can be developed.
So I will start by going through the book structure and highlight a couple of sections and paragraphs that were most exciting or relevant to my in my current state of personal- and professional development.
Sebastiaan Hooft – APK voor ondernemers
APK voor ondernemers is the latest book of Sebastiaan Hooft, a highly successful dutch serial entrepreneur, DJ and producer. The book is aimed at entrepreneurs and written in Dutch, so it’s funny to see a book review in English from a non-entrepreneur. 🙂
“APK voor ondernemers” has some valuable life lessons and has useful takeaways for every professional, who is trying to balance the various roles in work- and personal life.
Management Drives App – Individual Profile Remo Knops
In this article I will share my thoughts on the management drives experience and the resulting MD assessment and my individual profile. I noticed the Management Drives Experience on the LinkedIn feed of Arne Essers, HR Adviseur at Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek and Team Coach at Punt Komma Coaching. Brief introduction to Management Drives “Drives are … Read more
WRKSHP.tools – Erik van der Pluijm best tools for your next innovation workshop
WRKSHP.tools is the latest online project of Erik van der Pluijm, who is one of the designers of the book Design a Better Business.
I’ve reviewed the book on this blog back in 2017, when I wanted to learn more about Design Thinking (check out this Standford University webpage).