1-MINUTE READS
by Melody Stacy
Are you a leader who understands the power of inspirational quotes? How using them with intention can motivate, encourage, and inspire individuals and teams?
Embedding quotes...
by Aubrey Patterson
Is it possible for a team become more creative?
Certainly, but a creative culture requires a fertile ground where new thoughts can grow.
The more...
by Melody Stacy and Aubrey Patterson
It’s that time of year.
A time for deep introspection.
A time for hopeful aspiration and dreaming of all that’s possible in...
by Aubrey Patterson
Some of our biggest successes can be pretty messy, right?
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Oprah
False...
by Melody Stacy
There’s a well-known parable of blind men who, having never seen an elephant, approach one and begin feeling various parts.
One concludes, feeling the tusk,...
by Melody Stacy
Would you be interested in buying a pair of Nikes if one shoe was several centimeters longer than the other? What about some Apple AirPods that are too quiet to hear?
...
by Aubrey Patterson
The ladder of success can feel pretty tall and steep sometimes, right?
Author and leadership guru Dean Graziosi often uses the term success tax when referring to the...
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 disrupting their current routines.
Such worries are understandable but rarely warranted....
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 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. Understanding how to use it is hugely advantageous for every leader.
Simply...
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
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...
by Aubrey Patterson
Just time block it.
People seeking organizational help all too often hear this well-intentioned advice from people whose own calendars mostly display...
by Melody Stacy
The sun-kissed, rejuvenated faces bouncing in to check rosters and decorate classrooms. The fresh-faced anticipation of what’s yet to unfold, open to possibilities...
by Aubrey Patterson
It’s best to use a lens of humility and assume that those who came before us knew things we don’t or had experiences we haven't yet encountered.
Don't...
by Aubrey Patterson
Some times, everything goes according to plan. Other times, life feels overwhelming.
Remarkable leaders certainly must feel like giving up at...
by Aubrey Patterson
A great many swear by their to-do lists, and with good reason. Psychologist, author, and film-maker David Cohen maintains that a completed list greatly reduces anxiety.
...
