In spite of what your parents told you, you are not great at everything. Nobody is. But each of us is great at something. This is critical information. Because the more we know what our “thing” is — the more we know our unique abilities — the better we can … Read more
If you were to stroll back into your old elementary school today, you’d probably find that the classrooms look pretty similar to the ones you studied in, and the kids are still learning to read and write the same way you did. Schools change a lot more slowly than other … Read more
Are you someone who has ‘fallen into’ your role? In most fields, professionals have gone to school and been ‘prepared’ in some way for their role in the workplace. An accountant, for instance, generally has some sort of degree or certification that relates to finance. Yet the opposite is often … Read more
Companies that invest heavily in research and development during recessions often come out better positioned to compete and often become market leaders. This McKinsey Quarterly article demonstrates that while most companies were reducing reducing research and development during the Great Depression, as evidenced by falling patent applications, DuPont did not. As … Read more
M&M’s, those delicious little candies with a mix of colors on the outside and great filling on the inside. Yum. Who would have thought they would provide a great lesson about hiring and developing employees? Today’s workplace in an intellectual or service workplace – much of manufacturing has moved offshore. … Read more
