Elite performers can leverage performance psychology to level up their skills. Executives can use these techniques to improve their leadership.
Performance psychology applied to elite performers
Can narcissists change?
We’ve all experienced glory-seeking colleagues, abusive bosses, team members who focus obsessively about their woes or customers with self-control issues. Maybe you’ve even experienced all of those. Some of those troublesome people could be narcissists or have executive control problems.
The Curse of the Narcissistic Boss
Research shows that narcissistic supervisors can be abusive. The impact of narcissism can be lessened through political skill and self control.
3 awesome things about taking a summer vacation
As we head into the 4th of July holiday weekend in the US, let’s reflect on the importance of vacation for mental and physical health. You’ll be a better employee and leader if you refresh yourself. These three articles demonstrate
3 bureaucracy busting lessons from the DPS
Like government agencies, corporations require a lot of bureaucracy and processes. These three lessons help you navigate them and accomplish your tasks.
Charisma Can Save Money and Affect Memory
In the post The Dark Side of Charisma, we looked at a research study that showed the importance for leaders to have the right amount of charisma. Too much or too little created problems. Seeking more insight about charisma Wanting
Roundup of Leadership News: June 2019
Continue the conversation about leadership, careers and workplace issues by checking out some of these other articles: Are you a sensation seeker? At Forbes.com, Prudy Gourguechon writes Do You Want To Be Happy In Your Work? This Is The One
3 Tips for beating the back-to-work jitters
You’ve probably experienced it – maybe just after vacation or holidays – or maybe every Sunday night. By “it”, I mean the stress of the back-to-work jitters. The jitters manifest in a sense of dread or racing thoughts or unreasonable
“Millennial” Should Not be a Bad Word
Inclusion is about connecting to individuals, not stereotypes During an inclusion workshop, a younger colleague, let’s call her Alicia, said that she hated being called a Millennial. Alicia said the word “Millennial” is now used as an insult that has
Headphone Use Can Spark Unconscious Bias
Unconscious biases can trigger poor decisions. Some older generations have a surprisingly strong bias against Millennials using headphones at work.