Learn how leaders use emotional intelligence to stay clear under pressure and build trust that lasts. “If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have…

Quarterly targets matter—but your real advantage is the ability to keep improving when conditions, competitors, and constraints all change. The finite mindset optimizes for short-term wins; the infinite mindset compounds value over time. Explore the contrast between the two across five levers—Goal Setting, Time Horizon, Competition, Failure, and Learning….

High performance doesn’t happen by accident—it’s designed. Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory shows that well-defined and ambitious goals lift results by sharpening direction, increasing effort, and sustaining determination. Five practical principles make it work: Challenge, Clarity, Commitment, Feedback, and Complexity.  The Five Principles (in plain English) Clarity — Spell out exactly what success…

When the stakes are high, “going with your gut” is a gamble. A simple, disciplined process helps you slow the problem down, see it clearly, and choose with confidence. The Rational Decision-Making Process lays out six practical moves: Identify the Problem → Establish Criteria → Weigh Criteria →…

Most engagement programs try to push people into caring. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) flips that: it helps you design conditions where motivation shows up on its own. At its core are three human needs—Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness—that, when met, turn effort into energy and compliance into commitment. According to the…

If your organization feels “busy” but not energized, you don’t need a revolution—you need micro adjustments that compound to increase employee engagement. Think of engagement as six practical levers you can nudge: Total Compensation, Leadership, Opportunities, Work, Organization, and Quality of Life. The Six Levers (and What They Really…

We all want work that feels energizing, pays the bills, serves a purpose, and taps our unique strengths. The Japanese idea of ikigai—“a reason for being”—sits at that intersection. Think of it as a simple, rigorous framework for designing a career you’re proud of. (Adapted from the…