What Type of Goal Setter are You?

What Type of Goal Setter are You?

Picture your goals as they stand today. Are you drawn to those quick, achievable wins you can knock out this week? Or do you naturally gravitate toward bigger visions stretching years into the future? Each of us has a comfort zone in how we set goals, and it usually...
When Feedback Backfires

When Feedback Backfires

Summary: The virtues of feedback – such as improved decision making, work quality, accountability, and continuous improvement – are widely and frequently discussed. However, poorly delivered feedback can backfire, potentially causing lasting and significant damage. ...
The Highest ROI Leadership Skill? Experiments.

The Highest ROI Leadership Skill? Experiments.

Summary: While every leadership journey is unique, shaped by an individual’s own strengths, challenges, habits, and context, some leadership skills are remarkably relevant across a wide range of professional and personal contexts.  The skill of designing and running...
Why We Prefer OKRs to KPIs

Why We Prefer OKRs to KPIs

Summary: Much of a leader’s effectiveness rests on their ability to collaboratively set direction for their team. Two popular goal setting frameworks – Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – are widely adopted throughout the...