Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction It is a true saying; it’s not aptitude that changes your life, it is your attitude towards life. Most of us are clutched by the social norms and theories about success in life not allowing us the freedom of thought. To get us to this thought freedom, the book ‘Liminal Thinking’ by Dave Gray comes to our rescue. In his book, Dave Gray asks us not to stick with limited beliefs that only constrict and contain us, instead tells us to open ourselves, evolve ourselves. He gives us the following nine practices which will help us with developing our liminal thinking. Nine Practices for developing liminal thinking 1. Assume that you are not objective: The first practice that helps you in developing liminal thinking is to assume that you are not objective. We should realize that we are part of the problem if we are part of the system we want to change. 2. Empty your cup: We can’t open ourselves to the new world of opportunities if we are not allowing old things to let go and clear ...