by Tim Gallagher | Aug 20, 2024 | Business Leadership, Life of Climb
I was listening to Adam Grant’s podcast, Rethinking, when a thought-provoking statement caught my attention. Erica James, dean of the Wharton School of Business, told Grant, “Your job is not to be data-driven. Your job is to be data-informed.” She said if you are...
by Tim Gallagher | Jul 28, 2024 | Business Leadership, Life of Climb
This week, we had the privilege of hearing from Ross Hartman, an artificial intelligence expert and Vistage’s speaker of the year. Ross, representing his company Kiingo.com, shared invaluable insights on leveraging generative AI to enhance our businesses. Ross...
by Tim Gallagher | Jun 18, 2024 | Business Leadership
In “Blind Spot: The Global Rise of Unhappiness at Work and How Leaders Missed it,” Jon Clifton cites the rise of lonely workers. Feeling disconnected from others significantly impacts employees’ mental health and job performance. According to a study published...
by Tim Gallagher | Jun 16, 2024 | Business Leadership, Life of Climb
One of my dearest work colleagues, John Temple, had a simple rule for running our newsroom. “Talk, talk, talk.” As business leaders, we understand that communication is the lifeblood of any organization. It not only ensures the smooth functioning of...
by Tim Gallagher | Jun 12, 2024 | Business Leadership
What if we made four rules for children? No smartphones until high school. No social media until age 16. Enforce “phone-free” schools. Restore the adventurous, independent play of childhood. Are you starting to twitch? Reaching for your phone? I’m not here to tell...
by Tim Gallagher | May 19, 2024 | Business Leadership, Life of Climb
I recently came across a profound insight from Sam Harris on the Waking Up app, and I can’t help but share how transformative his perspective on emotions can be. For those who haven’t tried the Waking Up app, it’s a mindfulness practice that has...