Trigger Question #80: Did You Remember To Be in Two Minds About Bad Behavior?
Many of us think there is a lot of bad behavior going on. Strangely, many of us think the behavior is acceptable, if not good. Which version of "us" is right?
16 Aug 20242min
Trigger Question #79: Did Your Plan Survive a Punch in the Face?
Sometimes, in life and in business, setting a compass bearing can be more effective than relying on detailed plans, instructions, and directions.
15 Aug 20242min
Insight #323: Don't Live Your Life Geared at One Speed
My bike had one gear or no gears. Depending on your engineering know-how. The pedaling was the same whether I was going uphill or downhill.
14 Aug 20241min
Trigger Question #78: Do You Aim To Fix the Past or Influence the Future?
Research shows that people who receive negative feedback tend to ignore it. But they will listen to positive feedback. (I hope this does not come as a surprise.)
13 Aug 20242min
Trigger Question #77: Can You Do the Job or Almost Do the Job?
Here's why the difference between can-do and almost-do matters. Those who can-do, get bored and whither. Those who almost-can, grow and flourish.
12 Aug 20242min
Trigger Question #76: What Did You Get Done That Didn’t Need Doing Right Then?
When I studied post-grad part-time, my house, not just my room, was always tidy before an exam. And when I climbed the corporate ladder and had to deal with matters of great import.... well, what work...
9 Aug 20242min
Trigger Question #75: Did You Focus on What Is Right or on What Is Wrong?
The more you focus on what is wrong, the further you will drift from what is right enough. Right enough, or good enough, is achievable. Often, what is good enough works well enough.
8 Aug 20242min
Insight #213: You Should Sleep at Work To Perform Better
Taking a nap does indeed increase your performance. It’s good for you and good for your employer. Even for your boss.
7 Aug 20242min
