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In many workplaces, extrinsic incentives like commissions are commonly used to motivate employees. For instance, car salespeople are...

Autonomy in the workplace is a powerful tool that can drive significant benefits for both employees and organizations. When employees are...

Our organization's "Learning Leadership" program is revolutionizing the way we approach leadership development. By opening the much of...

The “Tetris effect” refers to a phenomenon where individuals who spend a lot of time playing Tetris (or similar games) begin to see the...

As I have talked to and worked with different cities, the absence of important data collection in many of these organizations is...

In any social or professional setting, the atmosphere can often feel as if it has a temperature of its own—one that is significantly...

In any organization, the role of departmental supervisor is crucial to ensuring that the team function smoothly and efficiently. One of...

In physics, a fulcrum serves as the pivotal point of a lever, allowing it to amplify force and achieve balance. A challenge in our...

The age-old expression “one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel” serves as a powerful metaphor not only in agriculture but also in...

This week my parents celebrate their 51st Wedding Anniversary.  I have been blessed in many ways, but none more than them. They are at...

The performance cycle is crucial for effective management and team success.  When we are doing each of these components well is when we...

Culture truly is a verb; it is an action, it should be talked about, it should be intentionally crafted, and is ever evolving.  It is...

Every career aptitude test I took pushed me towards a more creative field and my initial career path was aimed at becoming an architect. ...

Little kids are like information sponges constantly asking questions. They are curious and recognize that they don’t know as much so they...

The workplace tends to be a fusion of different ideas, talents, and personalities. As humans, we all have different strengths and...

A few years ago, my daughter Attalyn asked if she could have my old iPod. She has loved music since she was very little, and I didn’t...

Our social environment has an enormous impact on our habits, health, beliefs, and even our financial income. Most of us spend little time...

There’s an old, wise saying, “Money makes money.  And the money that money makes, makes money”.  Compound interest blows me away, it may...

In vehicular traffic a bottleneck is a very localized disturbance of traffic based on a very specific physical condition, usually a car...

Rowing has become a popular image for working towards a universal goal.  I have used the metaphoric language, “get everyone rowing in the...