Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it makes great leaders Curiosity Really, just be curious: about how things work, about the people you work with, about how to get better, about what is actually going on around you. Let me explain in a more scientific way… To be successful in an ever-changing environment, you have to […] Read more
Are you addicted to fillers? Those “Ums” or “Likes” or “Uhs” in your speech? Well now there’s an app that can help you break your addiction. Fillers are basically words that are meaningless except to create conversation cues. Fillers can be effective communication tools if used properly. For example, “Fool me once, shame on you. […] Read more
Leaders are paid to make decisions, ostensibly good ones. You have to be ready to swing for the one that becomes a home run. More and more research is being dedicated to examining how leaders make decisions and what behaviors impact outcomes both positive and negative. What we know is leaders are much better making […] Read more
Successful leaders have trained themselves to hold two opposing views or thoughts in their heads at the same time. They can do this without getting anxious, without panicking. They use this ability to creatively problem solve. They have disciplined their minds to learn how to think. A case in point … You supervise a creative, […] Read more
Great commercial from Ally Bank that goes to the core of fair play. (video quality is not great but the message is) It’s so much easier to play favorites. You trust the person more, you know the task will get done, it makes your life easier. Some argue that playing favorites is not only OK, […] Read more