As we say goodbye to 2020 — an unprecedented, tumultuous year in human history — we are also looking ahead with optimism for the upcoming year. The challenges of 2020 have not slowed down the work of THNK’s many incredible leaders and changemakers. From climate action to sustainable fashion to…

According to a recent study by researchers at Harvard Business School, compared to pre-pandemic levels, employees have been attending more meetings, sending more emails, and working significantly longer days. In addition, under the current conditions, many of us are surrounded by our partners, family members, children, and other housemates 24/7…

Conflict is a natural — and necessary — part of life and relationships. It is how you handle that conflict that determines whether it will be a negative experience or a positive growth experience. In the THNK Emerging Leaders Program, one of the topics we explore is healthy conflict, a…

Author: Jessica Krueger Self-awareness is the ability to be fully in tune with your feelings, thoughts, and actions. As a busy, working parent myself, there is so much else to focus on, whether it’s making the grocery list or worrying about climate change and how it will impact my child’s…

Innovation has not been an all-time success. We have seen innovation teams come and go, incubators built and dismantled, accelerators accelerating and then fading away. By now, many organizations have introduced design thinking, lean start-up, agile or, scrum. …

Over the past half-year, the world has been turned on its head with millions of people across the globe suddenly working from home. This means that leaders and managers are now having to lead their teams remotely. This period of difficulty and uncertainty offers opportunities for growth, and many people…

Author: Ale Duarte The coronavirus pandemic presents a special moment in humanity. It’s a unique time where we’re experiencing collective uncertainty, grief, and a whole range of both positive and negative emotions. As a somatic educator — with 15+ years of training professionals in the fields of psychology, education, and…

2020 is putting everyone’s leadership skills to the test. For young leaders in particular, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented yet another global and economic challenge that they will have to overcome in their lifetimes. …

Author: Rod Ben Zeev One result of the COVID-19 crisis is that many people in organizations are struggling because they are feeling unseen. I spoke with fellow THNKer Mandy Chooi — an organization and leadership transformation consultant — about this phenomenon. Mandy, are you observing this too? I’ve been observing the same things. It seems to…