Esther Clark

"You can’t simply take a few minutes here and there, get the gist of the problem, and expect to have clear thinking and unique insights. Good thinking, like good writing, demands patience." A Tiny Thought in the @farnamstreet newsletter fs.blog/brain-food/aug…

"The gap between knowing what you want and going after it is where fear thrives. You don’t need enough courage for the entire journey. You only need courage for the next step." A tiny thought in the @farnamstreet newsletter fs.blog/brain-food/aug…

"Active patience puts the world on your side. If you go positive and go first, and you do so consistently, the world does a lot of the heavy lifting for you." A Tiny Thought in the @farnamstreet weekly newsletter fs.blog/brain-food/jul…

@ClarkEsther quotes @JuliaKirby in a our latest blog, as she recounts experiences building #creativeresilience. What do businesses, airports and sailing ships have in common in a time of turbulence? You'll know in this blog! #Vienna #PeterDrucker druckerforum.org

The best are the best no matter where: "The people who didn't do any work at home never did any work in the office. ... Hard workers are hard workers no matter where they operate." A tiny thought in @farnamstreet's newsletter: fs.blog/brain-food/jun…

Our school, a truly global innovative learning community!

"Ya es hora de que desmitifiquemos a los agentes de cambio y nos abstengamos de sacar conclusiones precipitadas al mirar los datos en aislamiento", escribe @ClarkEsther en #RedForbes. forbes.com.mx/se-buscan-anom…

To win, you have to avoid losing. The first thing chess masters do after an opponent makes a move isn’t to think about strategy or winning but rather to ask themselves: what’s the threat? Avoid stupidity before seeking brilliance.

Watching a talk by @MartinLindstrom facilitated by Exec Connect. Restoring logic, restoring empathy.

"Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in." -- Aristotle (384 - 322 BC)

"One way to become luckier is to show up consistently." A tiny thought in the @farnamstreet newsletter this week. fs.blog/brain-food/apr…

Be the biggest fan of the people you care about... Show them you care. Make them look good. Unconditionally support them. Catch them when they stumble. Remind them of what they do well. Help them accomplish their dreams.

Re-reading is probably more important than reading. Seek to cognitively own a great book rather than just reading it.

Employers can win the war for talent by supporting #workingmoms. But what does effective support look like? @annsomerswh reveals the 3 key steps employers can take. christenseninstitute.org/blog/what-work… @MeghanMBiro @NPWF @JenniferMcClure @McKinsey @TalentCulture #wmnhist #HR #WorkTrends

@"Marketing Musings: Spoon feeding, no thanks! "linkedin.com/pulse/marketin… on @LinkedIn

How can #businesses create a #culture of #innovation that ensures a constant spirit of inquiry & resources for a potential #disruptiveinnovation? @ClarkEsther reveals how a wooden sign in @claychristensen's old office may provide the counterintuitive key: ow.ly/hyIY50Nppvo

The spirit of @claychristensen's "Anomalies Wanted" sign can enrich businesses' strategic decisions by encouraging a start-up culture, igniting a spirit of inquiry, and ensuring resources for #innovation. @ClarkEsther reveals how: ow.ly/ISM750NppcN #disruptiveinnovation

1. Never stop learning. 2. See failure as a beginning. 3. Teach others what you know. 4. Assume nothing, question everything. 5. Analyze objectively. 6. Practice humility. 7. Respect constructive criticism. 8. Love what you do. 9. Give credit where it's due. 10. Take initiative.

"Things you control: Your effort. Your beliefs. Your actions. Your attitude. ..." — Read the full list in the @farnamstreet newsletter: fs.blog/brain-food/mar…

.@claychristensen's #DisruptiveInnovation Theory has helped innovators from Silicon Valley to colleges to healthcare understand why once-great organizations get displaced by competitors. But you don't have to attend #HBS to learn the theory's secrets: