My name is Joost d’Hooghe, I’m Commercial Director at DSM Engineering Plastics. At DSM Engineering Plastics we apply our science to develop new plastics. https://vimeo.com/247468999 One of the industries that we are very active in is the automotive industry. The core challenge that this industry is facing is to reduce the fuel economy. A very … Continue reading DSM Engineering Plastics at Brightlands
Cal Newport – DEEP WORK
ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE SKILLS IN OUR ECONOMY IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY RARE. IF YOU MASTER THIS SKILL, YOU’LL ACHIEVE EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS. Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It’s a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep … Continue reading Cal Newport – DEEP WORK
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https://hbr.org/2017/05/how-leaders-can-push-employees-without-stressing-them-out?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social To the greatest extent you can, provide certainty and clarity. Be fair. Show support and gratitude. Exhibit self-confidence and competence as a leader. Keep your promises.
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The fitbit watch is a great way to measure your sleep, I recently increased my cycle from 6,5 hrs to 7 hrs. The experts state that 8 hours is even better though.
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Wunderlist integrates a number of functions that I was aiming to design myself into a solution called ACTBLOC. The search, and auto filter function works fantastic, and the on the go sync between iphone, laptop, ipad is flawless. Use #'s to filter items per review, e.g. I use #PLT in the main text of the … Continue reading productivity
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There is so much information out there and only 60 minutes in every hour... The "delivering hapiness" book by ZAPPOS CEO Tony Hsieh is fantasticly compact, to the point, honest and insightfull. My favorite parts in the book: page 78, Tony's learning from his poker nights: And page 104, Tweets to live by, including my … Continue reading books, blogs, vids and more