In an experiment, people who had been praised for their decision-making skills were 40% more likely to escalate their commitment to a bad decision (in this case, a bad hire) than people who hadn’t been praised. But those who had been praised … Continue reading →
Every manager faces employees who exhibit below-standard performance. These aren’t terrible employees who should be shown the door, but they’re not achieving the quality or quantity of work they’re capable of. Unless the performance issue is addressed directly, it’ll only … Continue reading →
You need great confidence if you want to be a successful leader, writes InPower Consulting President and CEO Dana Theus, who offers five steps to help you boost yours. Pick an area you don’t feel confident in. It could be a … Continue reading →
Success is as much what you don’t do as what you do. Seven things leaders should not do: What everybody else is doing. Worry about shortcomings. The difference between successful people and really successful people is that the top people are … Continue reading →
Even a brief interaction can change the way people think about themselves, their leaders, and the future. Each of those many connections you make has the potential to become a high point or a low point in someone’s day. Each … Continue reading →
