An Open Letter to Congress: I know you’re scared. One of your members was gunned down in public. Six people are dead, including a nine-year-old little girl, a third grade student council member who wanted to see democracy in action. You can pretend this was an isolated incident. Or,.
[Read More]Be careful! It’s what your mom shouted out the door as you left with the car for the first time. It’s probably also what your dad said when he taught you how to balance a checkbook. And it’s a quality most of us want in a brain surgeon or.
[Read More]Isn’t it frustrating when people don’t take responsibility for their mistakes? From the coworker who can’t seem to get their projects in on time to the spouse who consistently forgets to pick up the dry cleaning, there’s always a reason, and it’s never their fault. The traffic was terrible;.
[Read More]If you’re in business, you’ve no doubt had someone – probably your boss or a motivational speaker – attempt to inspire you with a sports analogy. “We’re in the bottom of the ninth; it’s time to show the competition what we’re made of!” “It’s crunch time, people. It’s 4th.
[Read More]If you’re in business, you’ve no doubt had someone – probably your boss or a motivational speaker – attempt to inspire you with a sports analogy. “We’re in the bottom of the ninth; it’s time to show the competition what we’re made of!” “It’s crunch time, people. It’s 4th.
[Read More]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..
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