Complacency and its Powerful Role in Killing Organizational Transformations
One of the most damaging things a much-needed organizational transformation effort faces is complacency. Learn why and how to combat it.
How Perfectionism Is Sabotaging Your Career
Perfectionism may hold you to high achievement, but it also has a dark side. Learn how your perfectionism is actually sabotaging you (and ..
Happiness: 10 Fascinating New Psychology Studies Everyone Should Know
Where we feel happiness in the body, how it affects our genetic code, why it changes with age, unexpected pleasures and much more…
The Most Essential Things You Need in a Business Accelerator
When Chris Bergman entered Cincinnati-area startup accelerator The Brandery in 2011, he wasn’t sure exactly what the program could accompl..
Having More Options Can Make Us Evaluate Risk Differently
Which sweepstakes is more attractive: one that offers an all-inclusive beach getaway or one that offers the same getaway as well as a chan..
CNIP Leadership
Recently I came up with a new acronym – CNIP – to describe a process that people in leadership roles can use to think about what’s importa..
In a Difficult Conversation, Listen More Than You Talk
When Jared walked into a meeting to discuss a new marketing approach for a product, the conversation didn’t play out well. Five minutes in..
The Best Ways Your Organization Can Support Working Parents
What if your organization can’t offer glossy, cutting-edge benefits? What if they’re too costly, don’t work structurally, fly in the face ..
5 Ways to Help Teammates Navigate Butt Kicks
We all encounter arrogant leaders. You might be one. You probably have one on your team. Butt kicks are a wake up call for arrogance. You ..
Why Trust and Spark?
Most people don’t immediately think of trust and spark when they think about great companies.