Many people in leadership roles pride themselves on the fact that they treat all of the people they lead the same. There are some parents who seek to treat all of their children the same. Managers who seek to treat all of their employees the same. As well as coaches who seek to treat everyone […]
Psychology professor Dr. Edward Deci is commonly recognized as one of the world’s leading researchers on motivation. His research shows that if you want a subordinate to show self-motivation you must first be what’s called autonomy supportive. This means being less controlling, more empathetic, and sometimes doing things how the subordinate wants even if you […]
Yesterday I recommended that all parents read the book The Path to Purpose. The author William Damon is one of the world’s leading researchers on the development of purpose in youth. I think parents would be remiss to ignore the suggestions Damon makes in this book. For example, one of the nuggets of wisdom he […]