Most leaders think bonuses are about compensation. They are not. Bonuses are about behavior, momentum, and culture. A well-timed, unexpected bonus can create more energy and alignment than a perfectly engineered incentive plan. The topics of driving clarity and execution are not new concepts. Here is something that is! Enter the idea of implementing Surprise… Continue reading The Power of Surprise Bonuses
Tag: Motivation
Focus On The Change Not The End Result
Why Goal Setting Often Fails (And What to Do Instead) If you’ve ever felt the familiar sting of a failed New Year’s resolution or a half-abandoned project, you’re not alone. The conventional wisdom around “goal setting” often falls short, leading to frustration rather than lasting change. As James Clear emphasizes in Atomic Habits, and as… Continue reading Focus On The Change Not The End Result
The Human Endeavor Continues
The Long Walk South: Tara Dower’s Record on the Appalachian Trail From Katahdin’s granite crown in Maine to the worn stones of Springer Mountain, Georgia, she covered the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail in 40 days, 18 hours, 6 minutes – a new overall supported fastest known time. Not just the women’s mark, mind you, but the… Continue reading The Human Endeavor Continues
Elevating Performance Through Employee Segmentation
A Framework for Success In the pursuit of excellence, business leaders often wrestle with a critical question: How do we align our people to our vision and ensure we are maximizing potential? One powerful, yet often overlooked, tool in this process is employee segmentation. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of the “20/60/20” rule, businesses can… Continue reading Elevating Performance Through Employee Segmentation
The Speed of the Leader is the Speed of the Gang
Mary Kay Ash, Founder and Visionary behind the multi-level marketing Company, Mary Key cosmetics inspired a sales force of over 800,000 people! Born in 1918, Mary Kay sold books door to door, divorced in 1945, then launched Mary Kay Cosmetics with a $5,000 investment from her oldest son Ben. They took the Company public in… Continue reading The Speed of the Leader is the Speed of the Gang