PinnedJaime Martínez BownessinWork CityWhen Honesty Hurts: Between Authenticity and “Sincericide” at WorkA personal experience of how too much honesty can backfire, and a good way to navigate the thin line between being sincere and being…·5 min read·Mar 14, 2024--194--194
PinnedJaime Martínez BownessinWork CityThe Dangers of Experience, or the “B-Side” of Being a RookieExperience and well-earned wisdom can be immensely valuable, but we shouldn’t exclude ourselves from the benefits of a “beginner’s mind.”…·4 min read·Apr 4, 2024--14--14
PinnedJaime Martínez BownessinWork CityLessons on Visionary Business Leadership from a Marxist Guerrilla Fighter: Ernesto “Che” GuevaraWhat can business leaders learn from a Marxist revolutionary who was the “James Dean” of leftist politics in the '60s and is still widely…·8 min read·May 14, 2024--13--13
PinnedJaime Martínez BownessinBooks Are Our SuperpowerThe Librarian Who Changed My Life: A Tale of Bullying, Books, and BelongingEveryone who loves books has a story about how this love began. One eight-year-old introvert in the 1980s found it while seeking refuge in…·6 min read·Jun 11, 2024--6--6
PinnedJaime Martínez BownessinWork CityVisionary Leadership — and How Not To Bungle It: The Case of Emperor MaximilianThere’s a razor-thin line between far-sighted leadership and fanciful folly, where visionary leaders in business, politics, and society…·7 min read·May 3, 2024--14--14
Jaime Martínez BownessinReal Insight!Water From an Ancient Well: Rick Rubin’s Fable in a Tech-Driven WorldWhy does meaning often surpass the convenience of technology, and how can you bring more significance into your daily life?·6 min read·Just now----
Jaime Martínez BownessinThe Taoist OnlineWhat Did a Vietnamese Wiseman and Johann Sebastian Bach Have in Common?From the jungles of Vietnam to the concert halls of Europe, two remarkable stories teach us about enduring pain and embracing peace.·4 min read·1 day ago----
Jaime Martínez BownessinBetterismRedefining Marriage: From “All or Nothing” to the “4 Partnerships”The traditional concept of marriage is failing because we combine four types of partnerships in one person — and when one partnership…·6 min read·Jun 13, 2024----
Jaime Martínez BownessinBetterismWhy The Longevity Movement Is a ScamWisdom — and happiness — come from relaxing into life and its duration, which are never in our complete control.·5 min read·Jun 1, 2024--1--1
Jaime Martínez BownessinThe Kraken LoreWhispers in the MarshA luxury hotel in the Mayan Riviera. An ancient superstition. Frightened construction workers refusing to return. A chief engineer…·7 min read·May 29, 2024----