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This week Solar Impulse has become the first solar-powered plane to fly around the world. Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are the pilots and pioneers who have followed in the footsteps of legendary high-flyers Lindhberg, Kingsford Smith, and Earhart. I’m delighted to share some of their physical and mental preparation strategies in the following exclusive.
With the current focus on the 4th industrial revolution and the impending upsurge in progress and change, just as with the 1st revolution, I think the human factor will be critical in it being able to flourish. I believe these additional 6 factors to better care for that human factor.
Beware of grand ambition, which often derails our attempts at change because we can become despondent when the ambitious goals are not achieved. The small changes are the quick wins on which the grander goals are achieved.
We are always looking at the big picture; the 5-year plan, our purpose, even the financial year. Being mired in the operational details can adversely affect good strategic management, but we have found the details, especially those traditionally considered innocuous or unimportant, to be a rich source of powerful change in a professional life.
Environmental design is the first piece of the puzzle for sustainable change. Without employing a new Architect to build a brand-new office space or the even more drastic choice of finding new friends, simple design choices will help drive a healthier you, and a higher performing organization.
