by unthink | Oct 28, 2024 | Blog Post
The paradox of perfection “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle The perfect loaf of bread doesn’t exist. Neither does the perfect presentation, strategy, or product launch. What exists is the...
by unthink | Oct 27, 2024 | Blog Post
We all do it. Cherry-pick data that supports our beliefs. Dismiss evidence that challenges our views. It’s not just human nature – it’s confirmation bias in action. The Stakes Are Real A Yale study found that 76% of business decisions are influenced...
by unthink | Oct 26, 2024 | Blog Post
Every mountain has its crux – that make-or-break moment where success or failure hangs in the balance. Identifying your crux is the difference between breakthroughs and breakdowns in business and life. Richard Rumelt explains in “The Crux” that we...
by unthink | Oct 25, 2024 | Blog Post
The dreaded Monday morning status meeting: Teams robotically report updates, minds drifting to cold coffee and unanswered emails. It’s not just boring—it’s toxic. Keith Ferrazzi’s research shows that traditional report-out meetings reinforce silos...
by unthink | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog Post
It’s fascinating how our standards morph when roles reverse. We demand excellence from others yet grant ourselves generous wiggle room. Studies have found that over 75% of managers hold their teams to higher standards than they hold themselves. Maya Angelou...
by unthink | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog Post
We’re often fixated on the finish line—that big, hairy, audacious goal. Yet that focus can be overwhelming for individuals and teams alike. It is fairly standard practice for ultra-distance runners not to focus on the finish line as they compete but rather to...
