Tag Archives: Uncertainty

The Observer Effect and Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle

Dave Bushy December 6, 2021 My apologies to the physicists who might be reading this. I’m no expert on quantum mechanics. But I am a lifelong learner. So when I saw an article recently on “Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle,” I read further and learned about what is called the “Observer Effect,” which, in physics, is described … Continue reading The Observer Effect and Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle →

Long-Term Goals to Help You Navigate the Complexity and Uncertainty

Business Planning

Ramon Nuez March 25, 2021 In “The Ice Man,” Wim Hof writes, “People with low willpower tend to make poor choices in life, because they give in to short-term goals at the expense of longer-term goals.” How many of your decisions are based on short-term goals? You choose what looks good now, with little concern … Continue reading Long-Term Goals to Help You Navigate the Complexity and Uncertainty →

Leading Through Uncertainty: 3 Ways to Deal with Ambiguity

World Changing Ideas

Paul Keijzer October 31, 2020 As restrictions are loosened, most countries experience a second wave of COVID-19. Business leaders face unprecedented challenges as they navigate uncharted waters in this environment of uncertainty and ambiguity. Organisations around the world take swift action to prepare themselves for yet another looming financial fallout. This goes to show that … Continue reading Leading Through Uncertainty: 3 Ways to Deal with Ambiguity →

Here’s how email marketers can stay sane amid this holiday season’s uncertainty

Holiday Season

Here are three ways you can navigate the uncertainty and focus on what you need to do to survive hurricanes, elections, COVID, working from home and everything else going on right now. Ryan Phelan on October 21, 2020 Now that we’ve made it to the make-it-or-break-it fourth quarter, advice is flowing fast and furiously about … Continue reading Here’s how email marketers can stay sane amid this holiday season’s uncertainty →

The Uncertainty Premium

Economy

Elliot Begoun — May 6, 2020 Canva.com “Don’t raise capital now.” That is what a speaker said the other day on one of the many great webinars our industry has rushed to produce in hopes of providing support and guidance to our brands. On the surface, it is sound logic. In reality, however, many brands … Continue reading The Uncertainty Premium →

Making a Difference in a Time of Uncertainty

Leadership Skills

Karthik Kripapuri — April 30, 2020 We’re washing our hands. We’re avoiding large gatherings. For those of us lucky enough to be able to work remotely, we’re asking our teams to stay home while continuing to support and run our businesses as best as we can. But how else are we giving back in a … Continue reading Making a Difference in a Time of Uncertainty →

Continuing on in a Time of Uncertainty

Change Management

Liza Slavin — March 30, 2020 As a fresh 24-year-old, I have never experienced anything remotely close to this pandemic. I remember being in kindergarten, and my mom picking me up on 9/11. I didn’t understand the economic impact (quite positive the word economic was in my vocab) and was too young to grasp the … Continue reading Continuing on in a Time of Uncertainty →

Embracing Change Amid Uncertainty

Change Management

Dr. Kathleen Allen — March 26, 2020 During so much uncertainty and disruption in these unprecedented times, walking into the unknown can feel daunting. As leaders, we are shouldered with the role of anchoring our employees and organizations. We do our best to show up for them, offer direction and make decisions for moving forward, … Continue reading Embracing Change Amid Uncertainty →

5 Tips on Managing Business Uncertainty

Education

Ellen Huxtable — September 22, 2019 Follow @abiztweet — September 22, 2019 Managing business uncertainty can be overwhelming. Even if you embrace and even welcome change, dealing with uncertainty from local markets and global developments is a whole different ballgame. What’s happening with the economy? What is the impact of global warming on the weather, … Continue reading 5 Tips on Managing Business Uncertainty →

The Power of Upper Limits: How to Set Goals That Actually Work, Even In the Face of Uncertainty and Chaos

Goals Settings

Mayo Oshin — August 16, 2019 Follow @mayowaoshin — August 16, 2019 In 1979, Howard Putnam, CEO of Southwest Airlines at the time, faced a complex problem and a difficult decision on the new direction to steer his company. [1] The deregulation act passed in 1978 opened the gates for a flood of new competitors … Continue reading The Power of Upper Limits: How to Set Goals That Actually Work, Even In the Face of Uncertainty and Chaos →