Stop being nice

Nice is overrated. We’ve been trained to believe that nice equals good. That politeness trumps progress. Avoiding discomfort is often more important than creating change. But nice has a problem: it doesn’t help. The colleague who says nothing about the...

Great leaders are challenged

Most leaders think they want agreement. They mistake harmony for health and consensus for competence. However, research from Harvard Business School reveals a different perspective. Teams with constructive conflict make better decisions 87% of the time compared to...

The tush-push

The “tush push” became the NFL’s most controversial play. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lines up behind center. Two teammates plant their hands on his back and drive forward with everything they’ve got. The result? Nearly...

‘A-Players’ myth

A-player mythology pervades leadership circles. These mythical beasts deliver 3-5x standard output while attracting more unicorns to your stable. The promise is seductive: fill your ranks with these superstars and watch your company soar. You want them. You need them....

When whispers mislead

Research from workplace psychology reveals that chronic complainers and gossip spreaders experience 23% higher stress levels and report lower job satisfaction than their peers (Harvard Business Review, 2023). “The most dangerous person is not the one who...