Are you like Galileo? Or do you approach life more like a scared Roman? In 1663 Galileo Galilei was jailed as a heretic for having the audacity to suggest that the earth moved around the sun. The man whose groundbreaking work marked the dawn of modern astronomy was convicted.
[Read More]Do you ever notice how some people always seem to be able to get plenty of help and support for their projects, yet others struggle to get people engaged? Whether it’s trying to find enough warm bodies to man the Spring Fling Sno Cone booth or convincing your coworkers.
[Read More]Think your incentive plan is working? Research reveals, there’s a complete and total disconnect between what social science knows and what business actually does. The carrot and the stick model of performance management no longer works. The truth is, people have two basic needs. People want to be.
[Read More]What’s more important – to be the best and win? Or to be humble, and put yourself in the service of others? Year ago, businesses looked for someone of ‘good character’ when they were hiring. Parents stressed moral values, and literature was filled with stories of honor and integrity..
[Read More]What’s more important – to be the best and win? Or to be humble, and put yourself in the service of others? Year ago, businesses looked for someone of ‘good character’ when they were hiring. Parents stressed moral values, and literature was filled with stories of honor and integrity..
[Read More]We’re weird about money. We want it. But nobody wants to talk about it. Sometimes – like on a date or at a class reunion – we pretend like we have it, when we don’t. Other times – like when we see a homeless person or our kids whine.
[Read More]Wouldn’t it be nice if you could tell people what to do, and then have them actually do it? How fabulous would it be to simply share your wisdom and watch other people change before your eyes. “Kids, gather round. Nutrition and organizational skills should be at the top.
[Read More]How many times have you been there, but not really been there? You know, when your body is one place, but your brain is somewhere all together different. Like when you’re in a staff meeting, and you’re mentally prepping for the next week. Or you’re playing with your child,.
[Read More]Why should I have to tell you that I love you? I’m married to you, aren’t I? Why should I have to compliment you for doing your job? I pay you every week. It’s the “I shouldn’t have to tell you – you should just know” phenomenon, and it.
[Read More]What happens if your best friend’s sister gets divorced? Or your office mate’s boyfriend quits smoking? Or your neighbor’s husband loses his job? Does it have any impact on you? The answer is probably yes. When someone who is one person removed from your inner circle experiences a decline.
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