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The Paradox of Creativity and Constraint
As it turns out, constraint, not freedom, gets the creative juices flowing.
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The Vocabulary of Justifying Hurtful Comments
When a leader is about to say something hurtful, they often say things to make their actions sound more appropriate and reasonable.
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The Myth of Eliminating Hierarchies
To unlock innovation and create a more inclusive workplace, many academics and organizational experts advocate for eliminating hierarchies.
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Great Organizations Promote Valued Behaviors, Not General Values
Many organizations craft value statements to guide the enterprise that are too broad to act on.
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Leaders Appreciate the Difference Between a Mistake and Mediocrity
When someone makes a mistake, they unintentionally engage in an action or judgment that proves to be wrong or misguided.
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Focusing Forward
Driving a vehicle at speed between narrow barriers can be unnerving.
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Clarify Your Strategy by Considering an Acquisition
The best organizations of all sizes have their eyes on potential acquisitions, even when an acquisition seems unlikely or unfamiliar, given the…
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Nothing About Candidness Requires Disrespectful or Inflammatory Language
Our most candid views are often tied to what we feel most passionate about.
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A More Creative Way of Taking Meeting Notes
A common practice at some of the most creative workplaces, like Disney, 3M, and Apple, is to take meeting notes categorically to learn more actively.
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Crafting a Team Charter to Work Through the ‘Storming’ Phase
Psychologist Bruce Tuckman first documented the stages of group development in 1965.
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Hero Leaders Believe Every Issue Needs Them
A leader with a strong sense of purpose, extreme confidence in their decision-making abilities, extraordinarily high standards for excellence, and a…
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Striking a Power Pose Before Performance
Every once in a while, even top performers experience the need for an injection of self-confidence.
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