Creativity shouldn’t be an afterthought in the workplace. Yet it’s often ignored because it’s hard to measure and quantify. Here’s the thing, though: Encouraging creativity from your people engages them—and makes them more productive as a byproduct. When you welcome contributions and ideas, people feel valued and are less likely to look for another job….
Author: Cyndi Lee
Embracing a Growth Mindset
Sometimes we are so fixated on the tangibles of success — the numbers, results, and how much we “get done” — that we completely forget about those invisible factors that truly make the difference. Like mindset. Your attitude has direct implications on the progress you make. It affects your productivity, how you respond to obstacles,…
7 Ways to Build the Muscle of Persistence
When we think about what traits are common among successful people, a lot of words might come to mind. But the one that we might overlook — which is actually a crucial element — is persistence. Great ideas aren’t always seen as great ideas from the get-go. And they certainly never begin as fully formed…
5 Characteristics of Individuals in an Agile Organization
How can businesses deal with the constant major shifts going on right now? It starts with Organizational Agility. Think of an athlete. Basketball. Tennis. Football. Players make quick but controlled movements, in response to a constantly changing situation, in order to reach a goal. They are prepared. They’ve trained to build the natural reflexes required…