TIPS Problem: Your Group Lacks Trust Remedy: Get Vulnerable and Stay Vulnerable Make Sure the Leader Is Vulnerable First and OftenGroup cooperation is created by small, frequently repeated moments of vulnerability. Of these, none is … keep reading
Introduction Where does great culture come from? How do you get it, or turn around a culture that needs fixing? Most people believe that culture is determined by your group’s identity—by who you are. Strong, … keep reading
Every group aspires to be the kind of place where the best idea wins. The reality is, most fall short of that goal. The problem is, it’s really hard to argue well. Like any collision, every … keep reading
We all know that great groups are powered by strong relationships. But here’s a question: How are great relationships really built? For a behind-the-scenes look on how to do that, check out this video. It … keep reading
By now, you have heard how Oprah’s Golden Globes speech triggered a tsunami of emotion across America and the planet. In eight minutes, she achieved what every speaker and leader wants to create: an … keep reading
When you think about great leadership, you tend to think about big moments: daring decisions and inspiring speeches; moments when a great leader shows the path forward. But in my research, I kept seeing leaders … keep reading
Quick: take a moment to think about the single greatest teacher you ever had. Someone who inspired you, engaged you, and maybe even changed the trajectory of your life. Perhaps it’s a coach, maybe a … keep reading
One of the most fascinating areas of science is the study of pressure performance. It’s fascinating partly because we’ve all been on both sides. We’ve all succeeded, and we’ve all choked. (Well, except for Derek … keep reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckHLBWuz7E&feature=player_embedded This is the single best speech on creativity I’ve ever seen. It’s from Jack White, rock star and former upholsterer. I love this because it shows that creative work is not about magic and … keep reading
I got an interesting note the other day from reader Will Newton from Toronto. He told me about a wildly addictive videogame called StarCraft. If you want to get really good at StarCraft, you have … keep reading
