Key Traction-Point: Too often the feedback we give (and get) is ineffectual or even counterproductive. Here’s how to do it right. Supply information about what the learner is doing, rather than simply praise or criticism. Take care in how you present feedback. Orient feedback around goals. Use feedback to build meta-cognitive skills. Learn more about […]
Key Traction-Point: Earn the right to have someone ask you about your business. Entrepreneurs take note: Nobody likes a narcissist. Yes, people you interact with should be left with the impression that you are very excited about what you are doing. And they should know that your solution to a real problem is obvious and
Key Traction-Point: Apple’s sassy assistant Siri can be a great productivity booster. Dial up your patience for a few days, and try these easy tips. Once you do, you may never go back to life without Siri. If you’ve dismissed Siri due to frustration, or never even gave it a shot, here are 10 simple
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Key Traction-Point: Just a few minutes of positive reflection on the events of the day can lead to decreased stress and a healthier, more relaxed evening. Findings from a study published in the Academy of Management Journal suggest that taking just a few minutes to reflect positively on the events of the day led to
Key Traction-Point: Employees who experienced frequent interruptions reported 9% higher rates of exhaustion—almost as big as the 12% increase in fatigue caused by oversize workloads. As easy as it is to blame email and instant messaging, face-to-face interruptions account for one third more intrusions than email or phone calls, which employees feel freer to defer
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Key Traction-Point: Strategy is a singular thing. There is one strategy for a given business — not a set of strategies. Strategy is not just fancily-worded budgeting or planning — it is the making of an integrated set of choices to create a sustainable advantage relative to competition and deliver superior financial returns. It is
