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In 1990, Elizabeth Newton performed her PhD project at Stanford, called “Tappers and Listeners.” Chip and Dan Heath mention it in their book Made to Stick. It was a simple exercise where a group of individuals was divided into two teams. The first team was called “tappers,” and their job was to choose a song from a list of twenty-five…

I have a question for you… How honest are you with yourself? Learning to ask yourself powerful questions can get you unstuck and transform your life, but answering those questions honestly is equally important. Think about it, even if you ask yourself questions such as… WHAT DO I REALLY WANT? WHAT AM I AFRAID OF? WHAT AM I AVOIDING? …if…

When I got my first title as manager, I was excited about my career trajectory as a leader. I was a young professional with a degree in management. I was innovative, efficient, and productive at leading my team. My organization’s executive leadership thought I was doing a great job; they even rewarded me with more staff and expanded scope. Everything…

You’ve had the signature Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich. You’ve had the waffle fries. And you’ve smothered them both in the sweet and smoky Chick-fil-A sauce. So when you hear the name of Chick-fil-A VP Dan Cathy, what likely comes to mind is a host of mouthwatering memories. What you may not know – but probably won’t surprise you – is that…

Let me ask you a question: When was the last time something significant happened in your life that you initiated? One of the key distinguishing marks I see in successful leaders all around the world is a willingness to take initiative. Lester Wunderman was a legendary New York ad man in the 40’s and 50’s. After being fired from his…

Every year, as part of our company’s culture, we encourage our team members to come up with a word that will serve as a focusing thought for their year. It’s a habit that I’ve had for a long time now (and have written about previously), but I always love hearing what words our people come up with to help guide…