Tune In: The Blog

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By Marlo Villanueva March 28, 2025
This blog explores how leaders can develop better strategies by blending data, structure, and intuition. Drawing from the insights of Daniel Kahneman and Gary Klein, it offers actionable methods such as premortems, strategic feedback loops, and cultivating curiosity to improve decision-making.
By Marlo Villanueva March 22, 2025
Unlock strategic mastery by combining Sun Tzu’s ancient military wisdom with the evolution of modern business strategy. This leadership playbook offers practical tools to anticipate change, outsmart competitors, and execute with clarity and power.
By Marlo Villanueva March 14, 2025
Embracing conflict through the principles of conflict resilience transforms workplace disagreements into opportunities for growth. By implementing the "Name, Explore, Commit" framework, teams can enhance collaboration, innovation, and overall performance.​
By Marlo Villanueva March 5, 2025
"When people develop rules themselves and base them on values that matter to them, they also feel a greater sense of ownership over their rules" - Donald Sull and Kathleen Eisenhardt
By Marlo Villanueva February 28, 2025
Smartphones have transformed how we connect and work, but their constant presence can harm productivity and weaken workplace relationships. This blog explores the iPhone Effect—how even the sight of a phone reduces focus—and discusses research on digital distractions. Learn actionable strategies like creating no-phone periods, fostering in-person interactions, and setting digital boundaries to strike a balance between connectivity and efficiency. Take back control of your work environment and harness technology without letting it derail your success.
By Marlo Villanueva February 21, 2025
Confidence isn’t built by comparison—it’s cultivated from within. This blog explores how to stop eroding your self-worth by measuring yourself against others and instead, develop unshakable confidence through purpose, self-efficacy, and mindset shifts. Drawing from Brené Brown’s wisdom on belonging, Dr. Albert Bandura’s research on self-efficacy, and Dr. Nate Zinsser’s principles on confidence, this guide provides actionable steps to strengthen your belief in yourself. Learn how to reframe challenges, build resilience, and take ownership of your personal and professional growth. True confidence starts when you stop seeking validation and start owning your journey.
By Marlo Villanueva February 14, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stretched thin, especially when we struggle to set clear boundaries. This blog highlights the key signs that indicate it’s time to reassess your limits—like constant burnout, resentment, and a lack of time for yourself. It explores the critical role boundaries play in preserving mental health, enhancing relationships, and aligning with your personal values. The post offers practical tips to start saying no with confidence, reframe guilt into empowerment, and establish boundaries that create a more balanced and fulfilling life. By mastering this essential skill, you’ll regain control of your time, energy, and emotional well-being.
By Marlo Villanueva February 6, 2025
Discover the transformative power of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of flow in our latest blog, The Flow Playbook: Unlocking Meaning and Engagement at Work. This actionable guide breaks down key principles of flow—clear goals, balanced challenges, focus, feedback, and purposeful effort—into simple steps that can boost productivity and fulfillment. Learn how to create a distraction-free workspace, align tasks with your purpose, and reflect on your achievements to foster creativity and reduce burnout. Whether you're leading a team or tackling personal projects, this playbook empowers you to design a work life that thrives with clarity and intention.
By Marlo Villanueva February 1, 2025
Discover how Alex Soojung-Kim Pang’s Rest can transform your work-life balance and unleash your creativity. This playbook explores actionable strategies to prevent burnout and shift from a reactive mindset to a thriving creative flow. Learn how to integrate focused work sprints, restorative downtime, and hobbies into your routine to achieve sustainable productivity and fulfillment. By redefining productivity to include rest and leveraging the science of renewal, you’ll build resilience, sharpen focus, and find joy in both work and life.
By Marlo Villanueva January 27, 2025
The 90-Day Goal Setting and Execution Framework is a transformative playbook designed to help leaders and professionals achieve personal and professional success with clarity, focus, and energy. By aligning with your "Big Yes" goals, breaking tasks into manageable sprints, establishing accountability through daily journaling, tracking progress with actionable measures, and celebrating milestones, this framework ensures steady and sustainable growth. Inspired by proven methodologies like 4DX and Scrum, it provides an adaptable system for prioritization and progress. This framework isn’t just about reaching goals—it’s about evolving into the best version of yourself.
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