When we think of freedom, we often imagine external circumstances: financial independence, autonomy at work, or the absence of restrictions. Yet science and leadership practice show that true freedom begins within.
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Honor Your Discontent: Turning Restlessness into Leadership Fuel
Every leader knows the uneasy feeling of discontent—the sense that something is missing, even when things look “successful” on the outside. Too often, we dismiss this restlessness as a problem to solve or a weakness to overcome. Yet science shows us that discontent can be one of the most powerful signals for growth.
Instead of dismissing this restlessness, science invites us to lean into it…
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Accessing Your Leadership Genius
We often think of “genius” as an exceptional gift belonging to a few extraordinary minds. Yet science suggests something much more hopeful: genius is innate in all of us, and especially critical for leaders navigating today’s complexity.
The Science of Lost Genius
A NASA study led by George Land (1992) revealed that 98% of five-year-olds demonstrate genius-level divergent thinking—the capacity to generate multiple, original solutions. But by adulthood, only 2% retain this ability.
What changed?
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