David Wyld
Bio
Professor, Consultant, Doer. Founder/Publisher of The IDEA Publishing (http://www.theideapublishing.com/) & Modern Business Press (http://www.modernbusinesspress.com)
Stories (303/0)
The Goal Gradient Effect and Your Career
Overview As humans, we are naturally motivated by progress. The feeling of getting closer to our goals propels us forward and helps us stay on course, but did you know that there is a psychological principle that can help us leverage this innate motivation to supercharge our careers? Enter the goal gradient effect – a phenomenon that has been studied in various contexts and can be harnessed to drive progress and success in our professional lives.
By David Wyldabout a month ago in Journal
Preventing and Combatting Managerial Burnout
Overview In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, managers often face significant pressure and stress, which can lead to burnout. Managerial burnout not only affects the individual manager but also has detrimental effects on the organization as a whole, including decreased productivity, increased turnover, and diminished employee morale. Recognizing the importance of preventing and addressing managerial burnout, organizations need to implement effective strategies to support their managers and promote a healthy work-life balance. This article can serve as a guide for fighting burnout among the managerial ranks.
By David Wyld2 months ago in Journal
The Importance of Stories in Corporate Culture
Introduction: Stories and Corporate Culture Stories have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. From ancient myths to modern-day tales, stories have played an essential role in helping us understand the world around us. In recent years, the importance of stories has been recognized in the corporate world. Organizations are now realizing that stories are not just for entertainment but can be a powerful tool in shaping corporate culture.
By David Wyld3 months ago in Journal
Dickens for Modern Managers
Overview "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is a classic novel that tells the story of the French Revolution. While it may seem like a story about a bygone era, there are actually many lessons that managers today can learn from the book.
By David Wyld5 months ago in Journal
AI in College: The New Rules
Overview As a professor, I know that college students are always ahead of their instructors when it comes to the use of technology. They are always looking to new tech for ways to improve their academic performance and make their lives easier. One of the latest tools they are turning to is artificial intelligence (AI). AI is being used in various ways by students today, from proofreading and editing their writing to writing (well, pretty much writing) at least drafts of papers and essays for them.
By David Wyld5 months ago in Education
Time Management 101 for College Students
Overview As a professor, I can safely say that time management is - no doubt - the most essential skill a college student can - and should - learn and possess. With the many academic, social, and personal demands that come with college, it can be not easy to juggle everything and get everything done on time. However, effective time management is possible with the right approach and mindset.
By David Wyld5 months ago in Education
There’s No Such Thing as Free Pizza in Any Company Today
Introduction: The “Free Pizza” It is one of the most fantastic rituals in all of corporate life! There you are in your cubicle or, if you are lucky, an office, “slaving away” on the spreadsheet or the document you are working on, taking the 15th angry customer call of the morning, or just counting the minutes left in your workday during a rare pause in the insanity. It’s nearing lunchtime, and you’re plotting which of the bad options in the 3 blocks around your building you’re going to hit for lunch - or will you just "DoorDash It" instead and get more done?
By David Wyld6 months ago in Journal
Football Reigns Supreme in the Sports Business…But for How Long?
Introduction The Super Bowl is almost, in effect, a national holiday today! The National Football League (NFL) reigns supreme in terms of every metric in the world of sports, from television audiences to revenue! The biggest NFL stars - from Patrick Mahomes to a guy who happens to be dating Taylor Swift (Travis Kelce) are not just football stars, but they are major celebrities and media powers today. But today, college football is also a huge revenue-producing machine, with its huge TV ratings, intense fan interest and support, and yes, with “student-athletes” today able to earn money for themselves - big money in many instances - from NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals. And even high school football is getting into the act, with nationally televised games on ESPN and high school athletes having their own NIL deals before they ever set foot on a college campus.
By David Wyld6 months ago in Unbalanced
Love Story: Taylor Swift Goes to Harvard
As classes begin for the Spring Semester across the country, more and more college students are studying Taylor Swift for real college credit. This article details how the popularity of Taylor Swift might just be the ticket for colleges and universities to better cater to today’s students - and to drive enrollment and, yes, revenue!
By David Wyld6 months ago in Education
What an 11-Year-Old Can Teach You About Voice Mail: Don’t Do It!
Every once in a great while, as you scroll the vast wasteland that is much of social media today, you can still actually learn something. Buried in all those ads, all the nonsensical posts, and yes, all the hate and rudeness that we see on social media, you run across something that really hits home - and might even make you change your thinking and your way of doing things.
By David Wyld6 months ago in 01
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