by unthink | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog Post
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....
by unthink | Feb 14, 2025 | Blog Post
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...
by unthink | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog Post
Your star quarterback doesn’t critique your linebacker’s technique. The first violin doesn’t tell the percussionist how to hold their drumsticks. The pastry chef doesn’t hover over the grill station. Elite teams thrive on diversity, not...
by unthink | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog Post
President Kennedy’s ExComm team faced a pivotal moment during the Cuban Missile Crisis. When Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara aggressively pushed his view, Kennedy stopped him with a gentle “Bob, may I share a different perspective?” That small...
by unthink | Dec 19, 2024 | Blog Post
Seeking approval is a primal instinct – so deeply wired that we’ll sacrifice authenticity to get it. However, successful scale-ups reveal that teams perform best when leaders care more about impact than being liked. Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry, documented...
