Leadership through history, human behaviour, and hard miles
Herman Miller has been an iconic furniture company for over a century. Its creations—the Eames lounge chair, Noguchi table, Marshmallow sofa, and Aeron chair—are cultural artefacts. More than 40 museums display their work, and over 100 pieces are part of the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. The modern office “cubicle” also
Our minds are often consumed by incessant chatter. Past experiences, future anxieties, and ingrained biases constantly collide in this stream of self-talk. Unfortunately, much of this chatter tends to skew negative—a result of our biological programming. Early humans had to prioritize survival, evading danger at every turn. The principle of “better safe than sorry” is
John Wooden, the legendary coach, once said: “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” Character refers to the distinctive set of qualities and attributes that define a person. It is a blend of positive and
Achilles, the legendary warrior of the Greek epic Iliad, is known for his extraordinary strength and skill in battle. He joins the Trojan War with unmatched ferocity after the death of his companion, Patroclus. Born of the goddess Thetis, Achilles was made nearly invincible when his mother dipped him into the river Styx. However, the