The Duncan Report
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
Nincompoopery: Has It Crept Into Your Workplace?
“People are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.”
That may sound like a line from a comedian. But it’s actually from Bertrand Russell. You know—the British...Read More
An Attitude of Gratitude Makes You a Better Leader
Enjoy the little things, because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.
That may sound like a line from a syrupy greeting card. But it...Read More
Guiding Principles For Leadership That Works
There are almost as many leadership theories as there are would-be practitioners.
Many of those theories—or call them frameworks or philosophies—have excellent underpinnings.
I’ve found that, regardless of the latest...Read More
For Stronger Relationships: Learn To Disagree Better
Our current environment is sometimes touted as the age of tolerance. Consider how many company rosters now include positions like “VP of Diversity and Inclusion.”
But the reality signals something...Read More