David Arnowitz

CEO and co-founder of @arnowitzculture and coming in Q1-2022 Habit Learning Company. Insatiably curious about improving people's lives with micro-habits.

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Check out out a habit for improving your productivity and reducing your stress

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Why We Continue to Rely on (and Love) To-Do Lists

The above article dares ask the question about the beloved to-do list--does it work? Unless it is precisely to remind me about personal errands--the answer is no!!

#productivity #timemanagement #agile https://t.co/3iMoLexvcA

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People, not technology, are at the center of any journey to improve organizational performance.

#buildbetterhabits #habitlearning #softwaredevelopment #innovation #projectmanagement #digitaltransformation #AI

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Digital Transformation efforts are about technology adoption and the quality of employee experiences.

Check my contribution to the Forbes Technology Council Expert Panel

#buildbetterhabits #habitlearning #softwaredevelopment #innovation #riskmanagement https://t.co/icl7CgKqgJ

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Managers often ask me how to deal with angry or frustrated team members.

Check out the Nihar Chhaya HBR article.
https://t.co/i4hwe6VvZA

#buildbetterhabits #habitlearning #leadership #projectmanagement #emotionalintelligence

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Alice Boyes is a former clinical psychologist turned writer. Her books are full of excellent insights and helpful advice for living a better life. Check out the article, or better yet, buy her books!

#buildbetterhabits #selfcare #selfimprovement

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We need to make conscious efforts to build social connections remotely. In this linked article--I am quoted with some simple habits you can build to improve this problem.

#projectmanagement #softwaredevelopment #habitbuilding #buildbetterhabits

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The HBR article, "Trick Yourself into Breaking a Bad Habit" (see link below), reminds us that we do not often change in rational ways. Check out the articles for more ideas.

#buildbetterhabits #habitlearning #projectmanagement #selfcare #selfimprovement
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Managers, don't ask team members to give you impromptu time estimates during meetings--provide them with a chance to review the requirements, dependencies, and priorities--you'll get a better estimate.

More meeting ideas
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#projectmanagement #habitbuilding

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Whenever I am struggling with some problem and/or adventure, I remind myself that the struggle--that energy input--moves me eventually to something better. Or to quote Stephen Pinker:

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No matter what behavior I try to improve--, I remind myself that I will always be uncomfortable at the beginning of the journey. Check out this short HBR article for some benefits of the uncomfortable journey. https://t.co/FjbwEAGsGV?

#buildbetterhabits #habitbuilding #EQ #CQ

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How about a random act of kindness challenge for today? Maybe say hello to someone you don't know or hold the door open for someone. What are ways people shift your day with some small kind deed?
#buildbetterhabits #growthmindset #kindness

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Improve your cultural intelligence in the new year by eating your way to it. For example, search the internet (https://t.co/IwVYazwZoO) for the history of different foods. It's easy to do, and it's fun, too! 🫕🌮🍣🍕

#buildbetterhabits #habitbuilding #culturalintelligence #CQ

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De-escalate a problematic situation by using empathy. Sometimes, just acknowledging that you and/or your friend/family member are having a hard day is enough to change to a more constructive conversation. Happy Holidays!
#buildbetterhabits#habitbuilding #emotionalintelligence #EQ

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Avoid burnout and nurture creativity by avoiding excessive work hours. Give serious thought to re-working your work habits for the coming year. Check out this Harvard BR article for some ideas:
https://t.co/9Knc0gZJvE
#buildbetterhabits #mindfulness #habitbuilding #hbr

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" How Mindfulness Can Help Engineers Solve Problems" (https://t.co/HpNj1D8EuH) is a Harvard Business Review article written in 2019. Good Introduction to 'divergent thinking' and mindfulness habits to improve team performance.

#buildbetterhabits #mindfulness #habitbuilding #hbr

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Take a chance to make your day better-tell someone you care about--how much they mean to you. Take a break from snark; I promise it won't hurt.

#buildbetterhabits #habitlearning #selfcare #selfimprovement #growthmindset