Expectations Unconscious judging vs. Conscious observation We all, at times, make quick conclusions about someone, only to find out that we were wrong. When we act on snap judgments, it's not a good feeling, and it tends to stick
Expectations Everything is a step to a better place Inevitably, everything we go through in life is a step to help us get to a better place. However, research shows that we often, inaccurately, think that the way things are now is
Expectations Inspiring accountability Accountability is not about taking the blame when something goes wrong. Accountability is about delivering on commitments. It's taking initiative with follow-through, and assuming responsibility for an outcome (not just a set of
Expectations Adjust your feedback approach We don't do well when someone whose intentions are unclear tells us where we stand, how good we “really” are, and what we must do to fix ourselves. We excel when people who
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