The No-Cost Way to Motivate — Management Guru Patrick Lencioni shares a powerful yet simple strategy
Patrick Lencioni is the author of “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” and many other books on leadership and teamwork. Lencioni has a new article on motivation over at BusinessWeek.com: “Now listen to me, all of you. You are all condemned men. We keep you alive to serve this ship. So row well, and live.” […]
Dan Pink on the surprising science of motivation
When it comes to motivation, there is mismatch between what science knows and what business does. If you’re using “carrots & sticks” (i.e. extrinsic motivators) then you should have been a leader (manager, supervisor, CEO, etc.) in the 20th century when you might have had some success with that style of leadership. Carrots & sticks […]
Ten Business Strategies To Organize Your Family Life by Patrick Lencioni
Patrick Lencioni, a best selling author in the teambuilding / business arena, shares 10 business strategies that will help your family life. Identify Your Core Values Establish a Single Top Priority Keep Your Values and Top Priority Visible Don’t Make Snap Decisions Understand Your Opportunity Cost Asses Which Balls Bounce and Which Ones Break Don’t […]
VIDEO: Tony Robbins reveals how you (and your team) can be successful even when things look bad
What’s the difference between a successful team and one that struggles? This is the question I want you to consider as you watch this 38 minute video of Tony Robbins as he works with two very successful businessmen (two guys who used to be broke). The video was not necessarily intended to help transform teams […]
What do I do if my manager is the problem on my team?
Best selling author Patrick Lencioni answers this common question: “What do I do if my manager is the problem on my team? I mean, I don’t have control over him. How am I supposed to have any influence?” Lencioni says: I used to respond to those questions by encouraging people to try to focus on […]
Analysis of Collaboration — Psychology Today article explores creative partnerships
What does it take to be a successful collaborator? CLICK HERE to read an interesting Psychology Today article that explores what it takes to be successful in partnerships.