For most of us, daily life erodes into a series of well-worn, comfortable routines. We go through each day doing pretty much what we did yesterday and in the same way. And tomorrow is destined to be pretty much the [...]
Few people find pressure comfortable. But a recent study discovered that top performers rise to the occasion and thrive in pressure situations (Hodge & Smith, 2014). In analyzing the remarkably successful All Blacks rugby team out of New Zealand, the [...]
Research finds that a leader’s vision is an indisputable and essential element in the DNA of successful organizations. Interestingly, a recent study found that vision originated in the leader’s mind immediately, or shortly after, their appointment as team leader (Vallee [...]
The famed sculptor, Auguste Rodin said “Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.” Your accumulated experiences offer a deep well of valuable information. The greater the depth and diversity of your experiences, the greater the [...]
"What is the greatest challenge facing your team?" I asked Matt. Matt was the national team leader for the regional finance mangers of a very large multi-national corporation. He first described the reduction in resources that hit his department from [...]
Yesterday, as I took my seat on a flight from Boston to Atlanta, Delta’s Sky magazine caught my eye. Driving Innovation was boldly broadcasted on the cover. Perhaps I was still feeling the effects of New Year reflections, but my [...]
He had just lost to his son’s football team. We thought he’d be upset and not want to have the Monday morning interview. In losing Saturday night to Tommy Bowden’s Clemson Univ. Tigers, Bobby Bowden’s Florida State Seminoles lost both [...]
We all get it. Usually, it shows up when we least need or want it. It is that strange feeling that comes over you that brings with it shaky knees, sweaty hands, and that churning feeling in your stomach. And [...]
Confidence--considered a common and necessary element for success. We often believe that those who are confident will succeed. A recent study provides some intriguing insight into just how confidence can contribute to high performing teams. Two studies were conducted with [...]
We make thousands of decisions every day. Often our most important decisions are made under intense pressure. Little time, no preparation, severe consequences for mistakes, limited information, or reputation at risk can all pressure the decisions we must make. The [...]
There are 32 teams in the National Football League and each is filled with highly paid, skilled, and motivated players. With the money invested and a large fan-base, there is low tolerance for failure. Success is the job description for [...]
It was 1988 and like many people, Warren Buffet read about the collapse of the Soviet Union in the newspapers. And he saw something most people missed. He saw opportunity. More specifically, he saw a new market for American products. He [...]
Found in the chemistry of great achievements is confidence. Believing you can do it bolsters your ability to get it done. Is it possible to accomplish something remarkable with little or no confidence? Yes. Luck sometimes accounts for success, and [...]
In a study conducted by a Harvard University research group, 26 project teams from seven companies comprising 238 individuals participated. The four-month long projects all involved solving actual business problems and required creativity. A daily survey inquired about participants’ emotions [...]
If you bumped into Mike Wien, you just might knock him over. Standing at 5 foot 6 and weighing in at 139 pounds he does not command an imposing presence, and you are not likely to guess he is a [...]