Food for thought
« I’m a passionate reader with a deep interest in leadership, management, coaching, well-being, and related topics. Over time, I’ve curated a selection of insightful articles, blogs, and books—some penned by others, and a few written by me. I’ve gathered them here in the hope that they spark reflection, offer inspiration, and provide valuable food for thought. » Lynda Mansson
- Leadership
- Well-being
Flying too close to the fire
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- Self-management
4 mindsets of highly disciplined people (Nick Wignall)
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- Self-management
How to get over ‘never good enough’ (Psyche)
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- Well-being
How to make stress your friend (Kelly McGonigal TED talk)
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- Leadership
9 ways to demonstrate that you're a leader when your job is individual contributor (Forbes)
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- Self-management
- Well-being
The hidden toll of microstress (HBR)
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- Leadership
What the wisdom of Mandela can teach us about leadership (IMD)
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- Leadership
- Well-being
Emotional labor of being a leader (HBR)
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- Authenticity
- Leadership
Tripwires in authentic leadership (London Business School)
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- Teamwork
5 Dysfunctions of a team by Patrick Lencioni (graphic from David Weiss)
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- Leadership
11 Laws of effective leadership (Justin Wright)
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- Self-awareness
How To Be A Purpose-Drive Leader Without Burning Out (HBR)
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- Leadership
Leaps of leadership
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- Leadership
How to Be a Better Leader Amid Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (HBR)
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- Trust
10 Pitfalls That Destroy Organizational Trust (HBR)
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How To Be a Systems Leader (Villars Institute)
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How to Create Your Own Year In Review (HBR)
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- Well-being
Self-Silencing is Making Women Sick (Time Magazine)
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Make friends with your inner critic (Washington Post)
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- Leadership
- Self-awareness
Asking for feedback - the Radical Candor approach
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- Values
Meaning or Money - What Do We Value
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- Leadership
The paradox of authentic leadership in uncertain times
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- Well-being
6 Causes of Burnout, and How to Avoid Them (HBR)
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- Values
- Well-being
A Two-Minute Burnout Checkup (HBR)
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- External Article
5 Mistakes We Make When We Are Overwhelmed (HBR)
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- Values
Using core values to honor the founder's vision while not creating a mausoleum
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- External Article
Be honest: Little White Lies Are More Harmful Than You Think (Psyche)
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