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Is Your Company About To Be Knocked From Its Perch?

BY Josh LinknerMon Feb 6, 2012

In today's competitive environment, staying the course is the kiss of death. Nest disrupted thermostats; what will you choose to do in your industry?READ»

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Grit: The Top Predictor Of Success

BY Josh LinknerSun Dec 11, 2011

Research defining grit as perseverance and passion for long-term goals found that as a trait, grit had better predictability for success than IQ. Here are the building blocks to harnessing grit for your own success. READ»

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Discover Your Superpowers, And Stop Obsessing About Your Kryptonite

BY Josh LinknerMon Nov 28, 2011

Most of focus far too much energy on our kryptonite, wallowing in shame and self-pity. We let fear and doubt consume us, which limits our potential. Meanwhile, our superpowers--the gifts that make us truly special--take a backseat and don’t get fully developed and cherished.READ»

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On Becoming The 1%

BY Josh LinknerMon Nov 21, 2011

Until recently, being in the top 1% was a badge of honor. Instead of grousing about whether the world is fair, why not focus your energy on being the 1%? Not an evil 1% that lives in opulence off other’s broken backs, but being in the top 1% of your field. Making the top 1% of impact on the world. Reaching the top 1% of your potential.READ»

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Can You Be Damned By Strong Praise? If The Context Is Wrong, Absolutely

BY Heidi Grant HalvorsonSun Nov 6, 2011

You can inadvertently send negative messages, even when you say only unambiguously positive things about someone. The reason has everything to do with context.READ»

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Can Night Owls Get The Worm, Too?

BY Dayna SteeleThu Oct 6, 2011

Many say that being an early riser is key to success--but does everyone have to be a morning lark, or do night owls have their place? READ»

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Two Versions Of The Perfect Leader Go Head To Head. Who Triumphs?

BY Heidi Grant HalvorsonTue Sep 20, 2011

What kind of leader do people want? Moreover, what kind of leader should I be if I want to rise to the top? Research suggests two different and somewhat contradictory answers.READ»

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A New Set Of Metrics Defines The True Scorecard Of Success

BY Josh LinknerMon Sep 12, 2011

We measure success by things like money, power, fame, good looks, possessions, toys, trophies, and degrees. We strive for likes, followers, a high Klout score, and a giant LinkedIn network. Adding some focus on a more enlightened set of measures can not only make the world a better place, it can even drive real business results.READ»

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First Impressions: What Your Email Says About You

BY Dayna SteeleWed Aug 10, 2011

These days, often the first contact you have with someone is by email. Here's how to know what kind of first impression you'll make. READ»

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The United States of Apple: How Jobs & Co. Amassed More Cash Than The Federal Government

BY Josh LinknerMon Aug 1, 2011

Five lessons from Apple that we can all embrace to drive success in our companies, careers, and communities.READ»

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How "Positive" Thinking Sets You Up To Fail

BY Heidi Grant HalvorsonMon Jul 25, 2011

I wish I could make the universe deliver wonderful things to my doorstep just by imagining them. I can't--and neither can you, no matter what anyone tells you. READ»

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Seven Tips To Landing A Job

BY Dayna SteeleThu Jul 21, 2011

How NASA astronauts and others can find employment.READ»

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Should'a, Could'a, Would'a

BY Josh LinknerMon Jul 18, 2011

Most people overestimate the risk of following their dreams, yet underestimate the risk of not seizing the opportunity. We make excuses why we never stepped up and took a stand. We cast blame on circumstance and other people while the world simply passes us by.READ»

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The Riskiest Move Of All

BY Josh LinknerMon Jul 11, 2011

All our lives we've been taught to avoid risk. Look both ways when crossing the street. Don't touch the hot stove. Don't talk to strangers. Yet ironically, most of us live in an irresponsibly dangerous fashion--without even knowing it.READ»

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Who Moved My Space Shuttle?

BY Dayna SteeleFri Jul 8, 2011

In order to move forward and succeed, the world and YOU have to change.READ»

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Are The Best Innovators Those Who Have Power, Or Those Who Want It?

BY Heidi Grant HalvorsonThu Jun 30, 2011

Where should you look to find the most creative, flexible, forward-thinking people in your organization--at the top, or in the rank-and-file? READ»

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Quick Decisions Create Regret, Even When They Are Good Decisions

BY Heidi Grant HalvorsonWed Jun 8, 2011

We routinely regret perfectly good choices--not because of the outcome, but because of our experience of choosing.READ»

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The 3 Biggest Myths About Motivation That Won't Go Away

BY Heidi Grant HalvorsonWed Jun 1, 2011

People can have remarkably keen insights into their own behavior. Then again, people can also be remarkably wrong about why they, and everyone else, do the things that they do. And some of those people turn out to be motivational speakers and authors. READ»

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Why Keeping Your Options Open Is A Really, Really Bad Idea

BY Heidi Grant HalvorsonThu May 26, 2011

People believe that keeping your options open is the best way to ensure happiness and success. But people, as it turns out, are wrong. READ»

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The Past Is Dead

BY Josh LinknerMon May 16, 2011

We all face incredible challenges in our lives. Difficult people. Ruthless competition. Time constraints. But so many of us succumb to an imaginary and impotent demon that strangles our potential and restricts our progress. This ...READ»