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Becoming UnstuckKnowledge vs WisdomKnowledge and wisdom are at it again, ladies and gentlemen!They share some common ground, but they have differences.Thanks for reading! If you found value in this newsletter, consider supporting it by forwarding it to someone who needs it or becoming a paid subscriber.-IvanFounder / CEO - The Better PlaceRead The Newsletter HereUpcoming EventsCall Me Get full access to Becoming Unstuck at thebetterplace.substack.com/subscribe2025-04-1504 min
Becoming UnstuckThere Is Only ONE Leadership Style. Everything Else Is Conjecture.Leading people is a tough challenge—we both know it. We don’t control what they do. We don’t know what’s running through their minds. Yet somehow, we’re tasked with guiding them toward goals—hitting milestones, growing profits, and keeping the higher-ups happy.How do we pull that off when they’re not machines we can program? We turn to books for leadership insights. We seek empathy strategies. We head to seminars for inspiration—and listen to podcasts to stay motivated.But why all this effort, and what’s the one leadership style that truly w...2025-04-0806 min
Becoming UnstuckTesla is on Fire. What's Next?Tesla Is Burning. What’s Next?Tesla—the electric car giant—is on fire.For the first time, that’s not a good thing.The stock has taken a nosedive—down since December, and protests are popping up at dealerships across the U.S. and Europe. Boycotts are gaining steam. Some owners are even slapping “I bought this before Elon went nuts” stickers on their cars. And now, there are literal fires at Tesla dealerships and Tesla cars being torched.What’s behind this blaze?---Thanks for listening! I...2025-04-0105 min
Becoming UnstuckDon’t Treat Employees Like Family.Everyone loves to romanticize this “we’re a family” message in corporate culture. You’ve heard it—leaders and managers grinning ear-to-ear, saying stuff like:“We’re all one big family here!”“Isn’t this place awesome? Don’t you just love it?”I’ve seen it firsthand, and let’s be real: a lot of employees—especially the younger crowd—don’t care about the Kum-Ba-Ya vibes. They’re rolling their eyes at it. Why? Because in one breath, you’ve got a manager hyping up how “amazing” everyone is, how “we’re all in this together,” and then—bam—next se...2025-03-1106 min
Becoming UnstuckThe Blindfolded HikerImagine hiking a beautiful mountain blindfolded.Would you enjoy it?It’s probably more likely that you’ll stumble, veer off course, miss the breathtaking views, and probably get lost and hurt. Wearing a blindfold is obviously not a good hiking strategy.Now what’s that have to do with leadership and you?Well, going. For a hike with a blindfold on is like living life without self awareness. Understanding ourselves, to make intentional choices, and eventually reach our full potential should be the goal of every leader —the hiker.“Self...2025-03-0606 min
Becoming UnstuckThe RACI MatrixIn today’s fast-paced work environment, clear roles and responsibilities are crucial for project success. I mean…unless you’re not pursuing success, then maybe this isn’t for you, but if you want to succeed then keep going.The reality is that many teams struggle with accountability, leading to confusion, missed deadlines, and inefficiency. This is incredibly common everywhere. And it seems to be getting worse because leaders fail to set the appropriate tools to fix it.This is where the RACI Matrix comes in—a simple yet powerful tool that clarifies roles and keeps proj...2025-02-2504 min
Becoming Unstuck3 Problems every Leader Will Face In 20252024 brought its share of wildly crazy things and 2025 wont slow down. If you survived 2024 as a leader then hold on because 2025 is going to push you even harder. In 2025 we will be marked by several critical challenges, three of which are particularly prominent.1 - Effective communication across diverse teams2 - Building trust in a changing work environment3 - Securing buy-in for a shared visionLet’s dive into each one and get a slightly better understanding so we don’t fall flat on our faces.1. Communicating to All Team Memb...2025-02-1003 min
Becoming UnstuckThe Boomerang EffectDear Reader,
Thank you for being here and reading The Better Place Newsletter. If you’re enjoy what you get here, forward to someone you know that needs it!
Let’s get back into it. The biggest problem with modern leaders is that they keep talking like they did decades ago. It's easy for a manager or VP to speak like they did ten or even twenty years ago to a young person just starting their career. It's second nature. This is also why many younger people are saying goodbye to the corporate world and choosing to live...2025-02-0703 min
Becoming UnstuckLeaders Are LosersI have been looking to make my articles available for listening and reading. I know you are on the go and listening might be easier so here you go! You can listen to this directly from your email, the Substack app, or any major podcast provider. Leaders are Losers.When you look at your boss, what do you see? Do you see a victor or a person who always seems to get it wrong?You know the feeling right…you think you’re having a great time at work and then your boss come...2025-02-0507 min
DecrépitosDecrépitos 433 - Agradecimentos 2024Hoje só temos que agradecer a VOCÊ!APOIADORES DO APOIA.SEAdriana Vietmeier Nicoli, ALEXANDRE DARCIO FIDELIS, Alexandre Mantovani Tavares, AMAURI SILVA LIMA FILHO, Anderson Furtado de Nazaré, Andre Braciak, Andre Lopes, Andrei Bosco Bezerra Torres, Arthur Manuel Bandeira, Bianca Gonçalves, BRENO RODRIGUES CORREIA DA SILVA, Bruna Ferneda, Bruno Teixeira, Bryan Augusto Azevedo Vieira de Resende, Cadu Carvalho, Caio Mandolesi, Carla Da Costa Albuquerque, Cassio Pereira, Chico Freire, Daniel Davi Libâneo, Denise Calsavara, Diego Leão Diniz, Elisnei Menezes de Oliveira, Enzo Alphaville, Fabricio Machado Weber, Felipe Jardim...2024-12-3113 min
Becoming UnstuckYour Phone Is Out To Get YouPhones are great until they became the enemy. Get full access to Becoming Unstuck at thebetterplace.substack.com/subscribe2024-12-0218 min
Becoming UnstuckDoes Tradition Matter?Are we holding on to something that is holding us back? Get full access to Becoming Unstuck at thebetterplace.substack.com/subscribe2024-11-2602 min
Becoming UnstuckThe Plan To Use When It All FailsI recently watched the newish (September 6, 2024) movie Rebel Ridge on Netflix.“A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.”With a description like this, you already know this is going to be action-packed and full of guns and fighting.Let’s talk about in this episode!Thanks for listening! Get full access to Becoming Unstuck at thebetterplace.substack.com/subscribe2024-11-2218 min
Becoming UnstuckHow To Survive AILet’s face it…AI is here to stay. How will we survive? Get full access to Becoming Unstuck at thebetterplace.substack.com/subscribe2024-11-1808 min
Becoming UnstuckThe Anise SeedIn this episode we talk about the recipe of Domincan Yuca Fritters but also how it applies to the recipe of our leadership.Thanks for supporting the show! Get full access to Becoming Unstuck at thebetterplace.substack.com/subscribe2024-11-1804 min
Becoming UnstuckThe Problem With Being a Kind Person [Repost]Hello Friends,In this post, I’m re-sharing an article I published on July 10, 2023.Why?Well, I am playing around with some AI tools to create a dynamic listening experience for you. I hope you give it a read, a listen and let me know what you think! All your thoughts and perspectives are always appreciated in the comments in email replies!By the way, I am developing a new format for my published work, providing a more well-rounded way to share ideas with you, some funny stuff, and things I th...2024-10-0808 min
Becoming UnstuckWelcome To The Better Place.I'm shocked and thankful that we have almost 500 subscribers hereI’m so very thankful for each of you who takes time out of your day to read the words that make it onto this Substack & now listen to the Audio Notes accompanying it.For all you new subscribers, this article will cover:* A bit about me* Why I started the better place* What you’ll find hereIf you’ve been a long-time reader…thank you for doing what you’ve been doing, I hope this serves as...2024-10-0304 min
PODCASTS Archives - Leitor CabulosoCabulosoCast #163 – Livros de You TubersOlá Cabulosos! Sejam bem-vindos a mais episódio do CabulosoCast! Nesta semana, eu (Lucien o Bibliotecário) convidei: Bruno Assis, Igor Alcântara e Igor Rodrigues para falarmos sobre os tão xingados, queimados e achincalhados livros de You tubers. Será que esta é uma moda apenas do nosso mercado? O que há dentro deles que mexem com os ânimos dos leitores? Por que existem pessoas queimando esses livros? Essas e outras perguntas no seu podcast literário favorito!
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Perdidos na EstanteCabulosoCast #163 – Livros de You TubersOlá Cabulosos! Sejam bem-vindos a mais episódio do CabulosoCast! Nesta semana, eu (Lucien o Bibliotecário) convidei: Bruno Assis, Igor Alcântara e Igor Rodrigues para falarmos sobre os tão xingados, queimados e achincalhados livros de You tubers. Será que esta é uma moda apenas do nosso mercado? O que há dentro deles que mexem com os ânimos dos leitores? Por que existem pessoas queimando esses livros? Essas e outras perguntas no seu podcast literário favorito! Atenção! Para ouvir basta apertar o botão PLAY abaixo ou clique em DOWNLOAD (clique com o botão direito do mouse no link e...2016-04-061h 59CABULOSO CAST Archives - Leitor CabulosoCabulosoCast #163 – Livros de You TubersOlá Cabulosos! Sejam bem-vindos a mais episódio do CabulosoCast! Nesta semana, eu (Lucien o Bibliotecário) convidei: Bruno Assis, Igor Alcântara e Igor Rodrigues para falarmos sobre os tão xingados, queimados e achincalhados livros de You tubers. Será que esta é uma moda apenas do nosso mercado? O que há dentro deles que mexem com os ânimos dos leitores? Por que existem pessoas queimando esses livros? Essas e outras perguntas no seu podcast literário favorito!
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Para ouvir basta apertar o botão PLAY abaixo ou clique em DOWNLOAD (clique com o botão direito do mouse no link e...2016-04-061h 59Perdidos na EstanteCabulosoCast #163 – Livros de You TubersOlá Cabulosos! Sejam bem-vindos a mais episódio do CabulosoCast! Nesta semana, eu (Lucien o Bibliotecário) convidei: Bruno Assis, Igor Alcântara e Igor Rodrigues para falarmos sobre os tão xingados, queimados e achincalhados livros de You tubers. Será que esta é uma moda apenas do nosso mercado? O que há dentro deles que mexem com os ânimos dos leitores? Por que existem pessoas queimando esses livros? Essas e outras perguntas no seu podcast literário favorito! Atenção! Para ouvir basta apertar o botão PLAY abaixo ou clique em DOWNLOAD (clique com o botão direito do mouse no link e...2016-04-061h 59