Performance
Building an effective team is, once again, largely the job of the leader in the sense that he or she initiates, drives and monitors the process.
People who are good at planning can uncover what needs to be done, who needs to do it, how long it will take and what resources will be required.
Why is it that so many people in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Iran (etc) have suddenly risen up in great numbers to protest decades of oppression? There has been some talk about the impact of social media like Facebook and Twitter being key in organizing many of these people and protests. Or had the situation reached it’s tipping point?
Continue reading about Towards the Tipping Point- Change in the Middle East
Research has shown that indiscriminant praise actually lowers performance.
People in a bad mood were better at critical thinking, and could even recall events better.
Whether you’re loyal to your girlfriend or your cell phone customers, a family member or your boss, loyalty will get you far in life.
Dag Hammarskjold said: “It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses.” In this challenging market, it can be difficult to retain good employees and customers. Showing that you’re loyal can save you both!