“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” – Warren Buffett Why it works Warren Buffett (pictured) is an American businessman and philanthropist, widely regarded as the most successful investor in history. As the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett is also known … Continued

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“Ego can’t sleep. It micro-manages. It disempowers. It reduces our capability. It excels in control.” – Robert K. Greenleaf Why it works Robert K. Greenleaf (pictured) was an American management expert and consultant. During his long career at AT&T, he noticed that top-down leadership often overlooked employees’ growth and well-being. He proposed a new approach: … Continued

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“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” – Aristotle Why it works Amy C. Edmondson (pictured above) is an American scholar, author and Harvard professor. Best known for her groundbreaking research on psychological safety in the workplace, she authored eight books and over a hundred articles. In an influential 1999 paper, Edmondson describes … Continued

“Celebrating small wins gives them something to repattern our life around.” ― BJ Fogg Why it works BJ Fogg (pictured above) is an American scientist and bestselling author known for his work on behavior design and habit formation. He’s an adjunct professor at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab. Also … Continued

“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it” ― Simon Sinek Why it works Simon Sinek (pictured above) is a British-American speaker and author known for his work on leadership and organizational culture. His TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” is one of the platform’s most-watched, and many of his … Continued

“Business, like life, is all about how you make people feel. It’s that simple, and it’s that hard.” ― Danny Meyer Why it works Danny Meyer (pictured above) is an American restaurateur and the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group. The company owns and operates multiple highly acclaimed restaurants in New York City – including … Continued

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin Why it works Michael Merzenich (pictured above) is an American neuroscientist. He’s best known for his pioneering work on brain plasticity. Also known as neuroplasticity, this describes the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn … Continued