Month: March 2017
“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell”, a famous quote from Edward Abey was the first spark to write this text.
During my 10+ years in the corporate world I have been trying to … Read more
Updated on November 3, 2017 by Katiane Di Schiavi
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The movie Hidden Figures got me thinking. I was deeply moved by Katherine, the protagonist, who led an impressive and linear career at NASA.
She was born with a brilliant mind for numbers and geometry. She had a natural talent.… Read more
I have a friend who is working at a NGO in Guatemala to give farmers their own piece of land back. Another one who is actively involved in building a more sustainable community with a bees farm. I have always … Read more
Updated on November 4, 2017 by Katiane Di Schiavi
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It was a grey afternoon after visiting a client. As usual, I was on the run going from airport to airport. Sometimes feeling important while sitting beside suited up executives and consultants, going back home on a Thursday evening. Other … Read more
Month: March 2017
Let’s celebrate purposeful growth
Updated on November 3, 2017 by Katiane Di Schiavi
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“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell”, a famous quote from Edward Abey was the first spark to write this text.
During my 10+ years in the corporate world I have been trying to … Read more
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Why are linear careers still perceived as more valuable?
Updated on November 3, 2017 by Katiane Di Schiavi
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The movie Hidden Figures got me thinking. I was deeply moved by Katherine, the protagonist, who led an impressive and linear career at NASA.
She was born with a brilliant mind for numbers and geometry. She had a natural talent.… Read more
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Why volunteering at a NGO doesn’t make me a better person
Updated on November 3, 2017 by Katiane Di Schiavi
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I have a friend who is working at a NGO in Guatemala to give farmers their own piece of land back. Another one who is actively involved in building a more sustainable community with a bees farm. I have always … Read more
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What I learned when I purposely intended not to learn anything
Updated on November 4, 2017 by Katiane Di Schiavi
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It was a grey afternoon after visiting a client. As usual, I was on the run going from airport to airport. Sometimes feeling important while sitting beside suited up executives and consultants, going back home on a Thursday evening. Other … Read more
Category: LinkedIn articles
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