João Sevilhano
Psychologist with clinical background. Co-founded Way Beyond. His work bridges psychology and organizational development, centered on meaningful conversation as the key to human transformation.
Psychologist with clinical background. Co-founded Way Beyond. His work bridges psychology and organizational development, centered on meaningful conversation as the key to human transformation.
Don’t let narrow seats narrow your thoughts
What geology and physics can teach us about our human nature
From C-suites to cubicles, we've recreated medieval feudalism in modern offices. Executive elevators replace castle towers, MBAs substitute for noble titles, and 'cultural fit' ensures the aristocracy reproduces itself. Time to name what we see: corporate feudalism in designer suits.
When someone tells me I need to “think outside the box,” I develop a sort of metaphysical hives. The same happens with “step out of your comfort zone.” The reaction intensifies when these pearls of wisdom come from people so comfortably settled in their own enormous boxes.
Time theft wears no mask. It announces itself in Friday afternoon ‘urgent’ emails and lunch-hour meetings. We’ve normalized temporal violence in broad daylight, celebrating it as ‘dedication.’ What if reclaiming our time is the most radical act of resistance?"