Expectations Unwanted effects of high expectations Conventional management wisdom suggests that setting a high bar for employees is a good thing. But when employees can never reach that bar, those high standards turn in bitterness and unrealized potential. Approximately
Expectations Fantasize productively Fantasies about the future (e.g., your dream job) can be motivating if you use them the right way. It turns out there are two steps to using fantasies to your advantage. First,
Expectations Success is about how far you've come If you’re ambitious, you're going to feel like a failure from time to time. Lofty goals lead to inevitable moments when you aren’t yet living up to your expectations. We also
Expectations Push back on short-term thinking The pressure on leaders to deliver quarterly results is greater than ever. Many argue that they have no choice but to cave to the demands to boost profits quarter after quarter. But it
Expectations Things taken for granted Three things that are often taken for granted: Health, Time and Love: Health: Be in the moment. It's better to be loving than to be right. Be grateful for at least one thing
Expectations Millennials in the workplace Simon Sinek speaks about Millennials in the workplace of today, and social media addiction.
Expectations Dealing with disappointment Someone once said, “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” The quote recognizes that when we experience disappointment, our expectations are out of line with reality. Unpleasant as disappointments may be, we can