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Dan Pink on the surprising science of motivation

When it comes to motivation, there is mismatch between what science knows and what business does. If you’re using “carrots & sticks” (i.e. extrinsic motivators) then you should have been a leader (manager, supervisor, CEO, etc.) in the 20th century when you might have had some success with that style of leadership.  Carrots & sticks […]

Ten Business Strategies To Organize Your Family Life by Patrick Lencioni

Patrick Lencioni, a best selling author in the teambuilding / business arena, shares 10 business strategies that will help your family life. Identify Your Core Values Establish a Single Top Priority Keep Your Values and Top Priority Visible Don’t Make Snap Decisions Understand Your Opportunity Cost Asses Which Balls Bounce and Which Ones Break Don’t […]

What do I do if my manager is the problem on my team?

Best selling author Patrick Lencioni answers this common question: “What do I do if my manager is the problem on my team? I mean, I don’t have control over him. How am I supposed to have any influence?” Lencioni says: I used to respond to those questions by encouraging people to try to focus on […]