Head Space

Calm productivity for academics

Tag: mentorship

  • A guide to accountability partnerships for academics

    Accountability partnerships can transform your academic career from a solitary journey into a shared path of growth and achievement. Learn how to establish effective academic accountability partnerships, from choosing the right partner to creating structured check-ins that honour both visible outputs and invisible scholarly work, helping you maintain momentum and reach your goals.

  • Tony Fadell: Build

    Build, by Tony Fadell, combines career insights and product innovation advice from the creator of the iPod and Nest thermostat. His book provides a blueprint for high-impact career choices, iterative development, and leadership, making it valuable for anyone interested in innovative design or who is looking for a radical perspective on academic career development.

  • Adam Grant: Give and take

    Give and Take by Adam Grant explores how giving, taking, and matching reciprocity styles impact personal and professional success. Through research and real-life examples, Grant shows that selfless, strategic giving fosters collaboration, builds trust, and creates long-term advantages—especially valuable in academic and professional environments that thrive on partnership and mentorship.