This episode is about ego. Not only the 'self obsessed' kind. Ego morphs you into whatever kind of person is most economical. It guides you towards reward and steers you away from pain...with questionable results. It wants you to live an amazing life and wants to focus (dwell) on every little thing that threatens 'you'. Thanks …
Author: retaildemigod
Welcoming A Greener Future
When I eat 3 dried figs, two handfuls of macadamias mixed with a handful of cranberries shortly after a hearty lunch, I feel like a queen. This is the life I experienced as a royal in 1700 Italy- this decadence and availability. It really is surreal; I work hard to realise how lucky I …
Becoming An Effective Leader
I know what leadership looks like. Adults took my lead as soon as I was born. We rely on the leadership of caretakers for years after birth, unlike animals born with behaviour programmed in their DNA. We also learn from observation and the great teachers, Pain and Pleasure. Once mature, we have the opportunity to …
Refuel
Loss of sleep, for even one night, increases inflammation in the body. Getting a good nights sleep, even for one night, is a miracle these days. Inflammation is healing until it becomes chronic. Chronic inflammation can cause Neurological disorders, like Parkinson's, cardiovascular, bone, muscular and skeletal diseases to name a few. An 'early' bedtime is …
Emotional Intelligence
When things happen that SHOULDN'T happen: a damaged coke can spilling in aisle three JUST when I've ended my shift // A pallet of 12 kilo boxes being EXTRA high today: my professional self is at the mercy of my primal emotions. I need to improve my digestion of unsavoury occurrences. In retail, challenging things …
Exploring Customer Experience
Companies compete for our cash. This entitles us to more bang for our buck. Our sundae glass is filled with quality goods, but to compete, companies must serve it will sprinkles and a cherry on top- in other words, our entire 'customer experience', in-store and online must be sweet. A Gartner survey found that, in 2017, 89% …
Caveman To Team Member
We come from a lineage of humans who behaved as their instincts directed. Now, we're entrusted to be the face of our brand, satisfy customers and management, manage large operations, co-operate and do the right thing - every time. Our inner primate does not want to sign on the dotted line. A doorway is left open …