Russ PowellFeb 244 minSystems Thinking and the Juggling Girls of BerlinA troupe of jugglers from Berlin helps us apply a simple, powerful framework for thinking about and diagnosing problems in human systems.
Russ PowellFeb 234 minThree Things High Performing Teams Do DifferentlyA study from psychologist Ron Friedman suggests high-performing teams find success by making better, stronger social connections.
Russ PowellFeb 145 minFive Ways to Get More Quiet TimeIn this time of constant-distraction-as-norm, leaders need quiet time for reflection and discernment more than ever.
Russ PowellFeb 101 min6th Grader Saves the Lives of Two People on the Same DayThis inspiring story caught my eye today. Here's a sixth grader illustrating the Maya Angelou quote "just do right" and the...
Russ PowellFeb 81 minHow would you say it differently?Language is important. (And we all get lazy w/ it from time to time, eh?) A huge part of my work these days is paying attention to the...
Russ PowellJan 267 minIf ya gotta eat a frog, why sit around and look at it all day?A few thoughts on two timeless principles for managing time and tasks.
Russ PowellJul 30, 20215 min10 Tips from Industry Thought-Leaders on How to Build Better Learning Programs[This is an encore post, first written when I was working w/ Peregrine Performance Group a few years back.] Earlier this week, I flipped...
Russ PowellMar 22, 20214 min"Fast Fixes" for Workforce Performance ProblemsI was chatting with a colleague this week about a workforce performance problem—some employees consistently not doing what they're...