Forget Maslow. Focus on autonomy, relatedness and competence.
Hierarchy of needs is the most powerful motivational theory ever. But, it’s probably wrong. Continue Reading
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A walk is so simple, yet so powerful for productivity
I was at my in-laws for Thanksgiving for about five and a half days. I know the term “in-laws” has certain types of mostly-negative connotations, but I do enjoy/love my in-laws as people, both individually and in a group. That… Continue Reading
Respect your employees. It seems like a soft skill, but it matters.
Before we get started here, let’s be upfront about something right at the jump-off. Respect, as a concept, doesn’t have a universal definition. It means different things to different people, and it can be shown different ways, and it can vary… Continue Reading
How to prevent your work team from totally falling apart
Recently started coming across the work of Lindred Greer, who is a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University. Around late 2011, I really wanted to be a professor of organizational behavior, and so I went to grad school towards such an… Continue Reading
The 2008 recession was great for the status quo
I was talking to a guy from Waggl yesterday, because I may do some additional writing for them. We had an interesting conversation that touched on a few different bases, and one of the things we talked about was this notion… Continue Reading
Why is it so hard to achieve purpose at work?
In the simplest terms, it’s because your boss doesn’t give a shit. Continue Reading
What if work had mandatory “Stop And Think” periods?
I went to Horace Mann for high school, which is in the Bronx. It’s definitely a pretty elitist place, and also considered one of the better private schools in America by some. My junior year, they initiated this thing called “J-Period.”… Continue Reading
The approach to meetings needs to change
Alright, let’s start off with a couple of basics. Hopefully most people understand that: Meetings aren’t work; they’re a way of talking about work. Meetings are a gigantic time suck. Often the wrong people come to the meetings, the right people don’t,… Continue Reading