Tony Mayo

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Lessons from Bell Labs’ Heyday

Tony Mayo

How they did it is the story of The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation […]. For Executives Recommended Books Creativity Innovation Leadership'

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Misunderstanding the Purpose of Corporations

Tony Mayo

This widely accepted and seldom challenged idea is a dangerous innovation from the 1960s that radically departs from the centuries-long social contract under which corporations were […]. The post Misunderstanding the Purpose of Corporations appeared first on Tony Mayo.

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Classic–and Comic–Resistance to Change

Tony Mayo

That’s why we call them organize-ations, not random-izations or adapt-ations, One common way for organizations to resist innovation and change is for people to collect evidence that any novel tool or procedure is causing problems–even if the [.]. The nature of organizations, however, is to resist change.

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Genuine Success: Vitality, Service, & Outstanding Performance

Tony Mayo

Apply their knowledge to innovate & make things happen. Are frustrated with “business as usual&# & just know “there’s got to be a better way.&# Are ready to get more done with less stress. Strive for a greater clarity & confidence. Are ready to take bolder action, to employ their talents & resources thoroughly.

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Chronic stress damages brain. Relaxation heals it.

Tony Mayo

. – Nuno Sousa, MD PhD Life and Health Sciences Research Institute But with only four weeks’ vacation in a supportive setting free of bullies and Tasers, the formerly stressed rats looked just like the controls, able to innovate, discriminate and lay off the bar.

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STUDY: Mindful Meditation Reduces Stress and Anxiety | Top.

Tony Mayo

When in that state of upset, one is not able to be creative or innovative. When bothered, irritated, nervous, anxious, angry, upset, frustrated or feeling attacked in any way we are ready to fight, flee, freeze or as Mickey Connelly adds “appease.&# And at that moment we are either holding our breathe or breathing very shallowly.

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