There are many timeless keys to success and behaviors that drive peak performance. But what stunts performance? There’s a major, yet hidden, culprit lurking in … [Read more...]
The Highest Paid Person In the Meeting Is the Most Dangerous Voice, According to Wharton’s Adam Grant
The person with the biggest salary can crush diversity of thought and more if not careful.
I've seen it happen often enough. A senior leader is present and no one says much until the senior leader does. People then fall over themselves to comment, … [Read more...]
This 1 Word Gives You Something Greater Than Happiness in Your Career and Life (It Did For Me)
So much is written about how to be happy. But what about beyond happy?
We so often focus on what can make us happy at work and in life, and for good reason. But there's something else to aim for that will yield happiness as a side … [Read more...]
These 5 Killer Questions Can Help Set Goals People Will Actually Care About
As leaders we can set goals that fall flat, getting compliance but not commitment. Here’s how to encourage the latter.
When I was a young employee, I remember a discussion with a former boss about our business goals. I asked for clarity on what they were. He told me they were to … [Read more...]
This 2-Year Google Study Says Your Team Will Be Successful if They Can Answer Yes to These 5 Questions
A Google team studied 180 teams and identified telltale signs of a world-class unit
Looking back on my corporate career, there are teams I was on that stood out. I felt like I was part of something special, achieving something that could only be achieved by a … [Read more...]