1-MINUTE READS
by Melody Stacy
Have you ever seen an old-timey, pioneer-style candle dipping demonstration? Or maybe you’re a modern-day DIYer who does this?
The steps go something like this: 1....
by Aubrey Patterson
Many people want to build new habits but worry about developing systems that disrupt their current routines.
Such worries are understandable but...
by Melody Stacy
There’s a famous experiment about lottery tickets that has some pretty significant implications for leaders interested in building commitment in their teams.
It...
by Aubrey Patterson
It's very common for a golf pro to ask a student, “What's your swing thought?”
A swing thought is the message in a golfer's head while addressing the...
by Aubrey Patterson
What do you do upon entering your workspace each morning?
We can choose how we show up. We also have it within our control to...
by Melody Stacy
Fireflies flashing in the woods. Starlings murmuring in the sky. People, even strangers, rocking in chairs. What do these have in common?
They all (yes, even us...
by Aubrey Patterson
The IKEA Effect is a fascinating part of our psychological operating system, and understanding how to use it is hugely advantageous for every leader.
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by Melody Stacy
Curiosity killed the cat.
A useful illustration of why we shouldn’t be nosing around in situations that don’t involve us? Maybe. But as leaders, we may want...
by Aubrey Patterson
Would you be willing to change your work habits to make life easier for your future self?
You'd think a quick "yes" would come from most leaders, right?
Sadly, this isn't...
by Aubrey Patterson
Have you ever worked for someone who is comfortable admitting not having all the answers and who asks questions like, 'Did I explain this clearly enough?' or 'Did I use...
by Aubrey Patterson
Do white bears sometimes show up to ruin a perfectly good evening or keep you up at night?
Ironic process theory, or the white bear problem, says that attempts to...
by Aubrey Patterson
Do you ever just wish for a day during which nothing happens?
Of course you do! We all need a slow day now and then.
However, impactful leaders are generally excited by...
