Insight #337: Who Got the Top Job, the Empty Desk or the Heavy Ego?
Another key difference between the two CEOs was the size of their egos. Both had strong egos, but they showed their egos very differently. The one CEO had his ego on constant display and used it to bo...
23 Okt 20244min
Trigger Question #120: Did You Out-Think or Out-Execute?
A great idea is a beautiful thing to imagine. But you cannot imagine an idea into being. (That so-called Law of Attraction? You decide.)
22 Okt 20241min
Trigger Question #119: What Do You Weigh More, the Positive or the Negative?
As a leader and manager, where do you direct your energy? Do you focus on solving problems and eliminating threats? Or do you focus on gaining advantage and exploiting opportunities?
21 Okt 20242min
Trigger Question #118: Do You Delegate, but Don’t Elaborate?
We delegate with an abundance of *what* and *when.* And even *how*, although we may think the person is already competent. But we skimp on *why*. We elaborate on the means, but not on the ends.
18 Okt 20241min
Trigger Question #117: Do You Let the Rule of Three Rule You?
Why are three ideas easier to remember? Because of balance. If a table has only two legs, well, it will fall over. If it has four legs, it is likely to wobble. (You've experienced that in coffee shops...
17 Okt 20243min
Insight #336: Why Nonsense at Work Makes You Happy
Dung is really just dirt in the making. And now, thanks to researchers in Britain, it seems that dirt can make people happy.
16 Okt 20242min
Trigger Question #116: Did You Do Some Work You Did Not Feel Like Doing?
Most people on planet earth must work at something, even if they don't like it. And at work, it does not matter whether you feel like it to get it done. It is just your job. You must do it, like it or...
15 Okt 20242min
Trigger Question #115: Did You Think Worse Than Your Worst Case?
Past worst is the most bad that has happened. We can't easily imaging anything worse (more bad) than that past worst (most bad). But if you are a leader or a manager, then you must learn to imagine th...
14 Okt 20242min
