The power of small wins isn’t just for individuals to take advantage of; it’s for teams too. In 2011, Harvard Professor, Teresa Amabile released a must-read book called The Progress Principle where she explores the power of small wins and meaningful progress in fueling motivation, creativity, and overall job satisfaction.
Category Archives: Leadership
The Power of Small Wins: How Small Steps Lead to Big Success
Have you ever set a goal for yourself, only to give up on it because it seemed too daunting? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to stick to their goals, especially when they’re big and ambitious. But what if there was a way to make it easier to achieve your goals? What if you could break them down into smaller, more manageable steps?
How to Align Employee Experience with Customer Satisfaction
In today’s competitive marketplace, companies are realizing that the customer experience is everything. However, what many companies are overlooking is the importance of aligning the employee experience with customer satisfaction. After all, happy employees are more likely to provide a positive customer experience, which leads to higher customer satisfaction and ultimately, increased profits.
The Job of Leadership Is To Create Trusting Teams
If you want trust, give trust. If you want respect, give respect. If you want to influence, let yourself be influenced. This is how leadership begins and ends. When leaders ignore this, it results in low morale and disengaged employees which hurts the company’s bottom line and customer expectations.
A leader’s Most Important Job? Creating a Culture That Values Talent But Celebrates Growth
Creating a culture of learning and growth is a leader’s most important job. Doing so drives employee engagement, attracts and retains talent, and pushes the business forward; this is how leaders lead for growth. But, how many leaders lead their organizations this way?
The Two Traits of Highly Innovative Teams
Innovation is a crucial aspect of any successful organization. Companies that fail to innovate risk becoming stagnant and losing their competitive edge. Two key factors that drive innovation are cognitively diverse and psychologically safe teams.
The Case Against Innovation As The Solution To Every Problem
Many years ago people on Twitter started calling me Innovation Insurgent. It stuck. I’m all about better. I’m all about forward, impactful progress. But, I know that innovation isn’t the answer to every problem. Innovation has become a buzzword in modern society, with many people viewing it as a panacea for every problem, from economic stagnation to climate change. While innovation can certainly bring positive change and progress, there is a growing case against the exclusive focus on innovation as a solution to every problem.