So What Makes Malcolm Gladwell Such an Expert?
I have to admit that I used to be a fan of Malcolm Gladwell. I read his frequent articles in The New Yorker and several of his early books. I was initially seduced by his apparent breadth of knowledge, cerebral dexterity, and inviting writing style. But the more of his work I read, the more […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Psychology of Ski Racing
Skiracing.com just published the ski racing version of my Unified Model of Performance Psychology.
Read MoreA Father’s Day Gift
This video should remind us all what’s really important in our lives and how we should spend our time. Happy Father’s Day!!
Read MoreThe Biology of Risk
An interesting article on the physiology of risk taking. The basic premise is that people are more likely to take risks when calm and relaxed and they become risk averse when under stress. This finding has real implications on performance in sports, business, and life in general.
Read MoreEarly Sports Specialization Hurts Children
An eye-opening article smashing the myth that early specialization in sports gives children a leg up in later athletic success. In fact, the research shows otherwise. Plus, early specialization in a sport results in increased injuries. These findings should be a wake-up call to parents who attempt to rush their children toward specializing in one sport in the […]
Read MoreUnified Model of Performance Psychology
A fundamental question I have been exploring in the 30 years that I have been working in the field of performance psychology is: What does it take to succeed? My life’s work has been devoted to answering this question so that anyone who is willing to pursue their dreams can find success. Yet, in recent years, I have […]
Read MoreHandwriting is Better Than Keyboarding for Children
A fascinating article about the impact of handwriting vs. typing on a keyboard. The research seems clear that handwriting has important benefits over keyboarding (yes, it is a verb now!). This despite the fact that increasing numbers of schools have stopped teaching handwriting after second grade and no longer teach cursive writing.
Read MorePrime Leadership Begins with Your Mindset
This post extends my discussion of Leader-as-Person by exploring the role that your mindset plays in how you approach your leadership. I define mindset as the attitudes, beliefs, and expectations you hold that act as the foundation of who you are, how you lead, and the ways in which you interact with your team.
Your mindset is so influential because it determines how you think about and interpret situations, your emotional reactions, the decisions you make, and the actions you take. Your mindset directly impacts the quality of your relationships, the interactions you have, and the way you lead. It also sets the tone for your organization and determines the kind of experiences your people have in their work lives.
Your mindset isn’t just a bunch of touchy-feely psychology and relationship stuff either. It also has a big effect on your company’s bottom line, setting the stage of its performance, productivity, and, ultimately, its profitability.
Your goal is to identify and create productive mindsets that result in Prime Leadership.
There are four mindsets that I believe are important to have to be the most effective leader you can be.
Read MoreA Must-See Video of the Impact of Technology on Our Lives
In my recent post, I argue that opportunity costs (time spent doing one thing is time not spent doing other things) may be the greatest threat from technology. A friend just sent me this video titled Look Up that powerfully demonstrates what we miss–life, love, beauty, opportunity!–when we immerse excessively in technology. Here are a few great lines […]
Read MoreTaylor Quoted in Article about Children’s Use of Technology
I was recently quoted in a newspaper article about the role of technology in children’s lives. I was in the minority opinion based on those the writer interviewed. What do you think? Whose side are you on (hopefully, your children’s)?
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