Teamwork

Fighting Teamwork

Jonathan Littman | Posted 08.20.2009 | Business


Jonathan Littman

Ringelmann showed that three men only pull as hard as two and a half men, and eight only pull as hard as four. Far from synergy, group effort creates an inverse productivity ratio.

Who's Got Your Back: Don't Fear Conflict (Part 5 of 5)

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 07.17.2009 | Living


Keith Ferrazzi

Conflict forces groups to pause and reflect on the current situation, to bring everyone up to speed, and to try to improve upon the status quo.

Who Needs Teamwork?

Marc Hershon | Posted 07.12.2009 | Business


Marc Hershon

There's pride and a new sense of self in becoming a Soloist. The Soloist is keenly aware of the difference between creative, innovative effort and mind-numbing groupthink. By cutting loose form the pack whenever possible, the Soloist reaches new levels of performance.

Who's Got Your Back: Accountability (Part 4 of 5)

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 07.11.2009 | Business


Keith Ferrazzi

It's important to strike a balance between helping people grow beyond their shortfalls and having a system with enough "teeth" so that people strive hard to stay disciplined.

Who's Got Your Back: Lose Weight, Get Rich and Change the World (Part 3 of 5)

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 07.09.2009 | Living


Keith Ferrazzi

Behind every great leader, at the base of every great tale of success, you will find an indispensable circle of trusted advisors, mentors, and colleagues.

Who's Got Your Back: The Dream Team (Part 2 of 5)

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 07.05.2009 | Business


Keith Ferrazzi

In order to succeed, both personally and professionally, you need to be surrounded by an indispensable circle of trusted advisers, mentors, and colleagues -- what I call lifeline relationships.

Who's Got Your Back: The Four Mind-Sets of a Successful Leader (Part 1 of 5)

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 07.04.2009 | Home


Keith Ferrazzi

This is the first of an exclusive five-part series based on the instant New York Times bestseller Who's Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Bui...

Kobe Doin' Work Sends the Right Message

Danny Groner | Posted 06.18.2009 | Entertainment


Danny Groner

Kobe Doin' Work, Spike Lee's new original ESPN documentary, provides an up-close look at what Kobe Bryant thinks about and considers during an NBA game.

In the New Millennium, Success Is Based Entirely on Volunteers

Rick Smith | Posted 05.02.2009 | Living


Rick Smith

To be successful, you need to earn every relationship. Leadership in the 21st century is based entirely on one's ability to recruit and inspire others toward the future you are trying to create.

Peaceful Revolution: Getting to the Truth

Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living


Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson

We've read a number of studies that talk about how it's not uncommon for managers at large organizations to "fly under the radar" with their own pro-employee, results-oriented work culture.