The Duncan Report
Why Accountability Is All About Explicit Behaviors
Accountability is all about performance, and performance is all about behaviors.
In fact, the overall performance in your organization—in every conversation, in every meeting, in every project, in every activity...Read More
Bridging the Gap to Reach the ‘Why’ Generation
In many situations, the smartest questions you can ask will begin with the word “why.”
Think about that. Have you noticed the inquisitiveness of young children? As long as they’re...Read More
Is Your Team A Winner Or An Also-ran?
You’ve seen most of the teamwork clichés:
– Together Everyone Achieves More
– Great things never come from comfort zones
– Teamwork makes the dream work
– Individually we’re a...Read More
Is ‘Motivation’ More Nuanced Than You Thought?
Corporate hallways and lunchrooms are often festooned with “motivational” wall posters. The idea seems to be that clichés enhance comradeship and performance.
Military drill instructors scream at recruits, apparently assuming...Read More
Creating a Culture Where People Choose to Be ‘All In’
Engagement—the degree to which people invest discretionary effort on the job—has been all the rage in business circles for years. “Engaged” employees are absorbed by and enthusiastic about their work....Read More
You’re Contagious, So Make the Most of It
You’re contagious. And you’re surrounded by people who are also contagious.
I’m not referring to a flu bug or a case of measles. I’m talking about how you view your...Read More