The open minds blog

Lucid Dreaming & The Law of Attraction

Understanding the inner workings of the mind & collective consciousness.

Jun 15, 20226 min read

ESA Skills 11 & 12: Innovation & Influence

Turning Ideas Into Impact Over the past ten weeks, our ESA Skills Series has explored the essential capabilities that help individuals and teams not just survive change, but thrive through it. We’ve unpacked emotional intelligence, adaptability, critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and resilience. Together, these skills form the foundation of modern performance and culture. Now, in our final week, we turn to the last two: Innovation & Creative Thinking and Influen

Nov 273 min read

ESA Skill 10: Resilience & Stress Management

Bouncing Back Without Burning Out Stress has become the silent performance killer . Deadlines, constant change, and the pressure to stay “always on” can quietly erode well-being. And eventually, performance. The best teams manage it, learn from it, and recover well . That’s the essence of Resilience & Stress Management , i.e., the ability to navigate pressure, adapt to setbacks, and sustain energy over the long haul. Why This Skill Matters More Than Ever For individuals, resi

Nov 202 min read

ESA Skill 9: Time Management & Prioritisation

Doing What Matters Most We live in an era where being busy is often mistaken for being productive. Calendars are full. Notifications are constant. Multitasking is glorified. Yet, amidst all this activity, many professionals and teams still feel stretched thin, working harder but not necessarily achieving more. True time management isn’t about doing everything faster . It's about doing the right things better . And that begins with prioritisation —understanding what truly dri

Nov 132 min read

ESA Skill 8: Digital & AI Dexterity

Staying Human in a Tech-Driven World In our ESA (Essential Skills Assessment) series, we’re continuing to explore the capabilities shaping high-performance teams and future-ready workplaces. So far, we’ve covered skills that fuel connection, clarity, adaptability, collaboration, and confident leadership. This week, we shift to a capability that is accelerating opportunity—and anxiety—in equal measure. Week 8: Using tech + AI without losing the human touch Technology is evolv

Nov 72 min read

ESA Skill 7: Leadership & Decision-Making—Making Confident, People-Focused Calls

True leadership isn’t defined by job title. It's defined by the decisions you make and the impact they have on people. Week 7: Making confident, people-focused calls In modern workplaces, authority alone isn’t enough. Leaders today are expected to: Make informed decisions under pressure Communicate with clarity and empathy Consider business goals and human needs Act decisively, even without perfect information The best leaders don’t just direct, they also align, empower, and

Oct 302 min read

ESA Skill 6: Collaboration & Team Dynamics—Why Great Teams Don’t Just “Happen”

In our ESA (Essential Skills Assessment) series, we’ve been exploring the 12 Essential Skills that help individuals and teams thrive in today’s fast-changing world of work. This week, we’re exploring a skill that sits at the heart of every thriving workplace; one that transforms individuals into teams and teams into communities: Collaboration & Team Dynamics. Week 6: Why Great Teams Don’t Just “Happen” Behind every high-performing team is intentional design, not luck. Great c

Oct 243 min read

ESA Skill 5: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

In our ESA (Essential Skills Assessment) series, we’ve been unpacking the 12 Essential Skills that help individuals and teams thrive in a world shaped by AI, hybrid work, and rapid change. This week, we’re turning our focus to one of the most defining skills of effective leadership and decision-making: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving , i.e., how asking better questions leads to better outcomes. Week 5: The Power of Better Questions In complex, fast-moving workplaces, the

Oct 163 min read