Amy Edmondson, Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization , set out to answer a simple question: Do high performing teams make fewer mistakes? She assumed it was a no-brainer. In her extensive study of hospital error rates, she compared reported error rates for high and low performing teams identified using a team diagnostic assessment. What she found initially seemed to suggest the opposite of what she expect

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, many are counting their blessings. However, why limit thanksgiving to a holiday? Making gratitude a daily discipline is a powerful way to change your thinking and cultivate a positive outlook on life. The research backs this up: grateful people experience less anxiety, less resentment, and more resilience when facing setbacks. According to Robert Emmons, “Gratitude blocks toxic emotions, such as envy, resentment, regret, and depress

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The most reliable predictor of how a team will perform in the future is the drive to continuously improve on how they’re working...

I count Thomas as one of the top ten most impactful people in my life. When I say impactful, I mean he changed the direction of my life...

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The other day a friend of mine told me about a fast-food sign he saw. The sign read, “Start today. Get paid tomorrow.” We both had a good...

The Latin phrase “nemo resideo” is a concept sorely missing from most cultures. It means “leave no one behind.” Today it is frequently...

The senior leadership team was a powerhouse of high achievers. Each was driven, disciplined and had a reputation for achieving or...

Jane was a whirlwind of activity. Full of energy and ideas, she started her new role as the VP of Marketing for a financial services...

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Ten participants sat exhausted around the conference table. It was nearing the end of a long, fruitful week marked by successes and...

Tattoo these three numbers on your brain: 30/70/30. If you do not remember anything else about leadership, these numbers will keep you...

The numbers are in, and they are stunning. According to a recent McKinsey report, 40% of all U.S. workers are considering leaving their...

If six months from now I am giving the same amount of trust to my team as I am today, how well am I leading? This question brings into...

Lynn looked like the perfect job candidate on paper. He checked all the boxes and had the skills and experience for the job. In fact, he...

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One of my top-ten favorite leadership insights comes from the line in Talladega Nights when Ricky Bobby quotes his highly dysfunctional...

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." —Socrates One of the real marks of humility is having a genuine curiosity and...