Dropping Your Tools: Letting Go of Non-Productive Habits
Having the right tools in our toolbox dramatically increases our chance of success. However, relying on the same tool all the time will hinder performance. As the saying goes: "If all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail."
The (Ugly) Truth about Feedback
Why are we allergic to feedback? Because we often perceive feedback as (well-intentioned) criticism, which triggers the same kind of response in the brain as physical pain.
Give Your Self-Control a Boost
Self-control—the ability to delay gratification, concentrate on a task, resist a temptation, or control emotions—is key to success at work and in life. The good news is that we can improve our willpower.
The Importance of First Line Leaders
First line leaders are the brave people on the front lines of organizational leadership. They are called upon day in and day out to lead a team.
Building a Professional Community
Vibrant communities combine face-to-face meetings with an online hub for sharing resources and coordinating events.
A Reminder for Turbulent Times: Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers
Headlines full of layoffs not only remind us that we are in an economic downturn but also instill fear that we could be next on the list. Friends confirm that the level of anxiety is running high in many organizations. There is talk about cancelled projects and a prevailing atmosphere of uncertainty and worrying.
