We are in a feedback and coaching boom. Most people agree that if your goal is to change behavior, feedback and coaching are more useful than screaming and criticizing. Indeed, some managers have become so committed to feedback and coaching that they avoid giving directions at all. Their rationale is that they don’t want to […]

Are you keeping your nose to the grindstone? Most people know the value of hard work, so it isn’t surprising that when achievement-oriented people are dissatisfied with their performance they usually ask themselves, “Could I be working harder? “The answer, of course, is usually “Yes.” There’s always another hour to carve out of sleeping time, […]

When was the last time you took a little break, got away from it all and spent a little quality time with your work? The amount of time we devote to work is truly impressive, but how much quality do we get with the quantity? If you’ve ever multi-tasked your way through a long, hectic […]