David Marquet
The shift from “we” to “they” is typically the boundary between where we cooperate (we cooperate with we) and where we compete (we compete with they.)
Content: Quotation | Author: David Marquet | Source: 99U | Subject: Communication
David Marquet
Humans are incredibly good at making quick interpretations of visual scenes. We then decide what to do. This provides an evolutionary advantage. It works extremely well at an individual level and has kept the species alive.
When we interact as a group, however, this skill limits our effectiveness. We argue about what to do without being curious about the different interpretations we may have of … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: David Marquet | Source: 99U | Subjects: Communication, Management, Organizational Behavior, Teamwork
The Career Compass: 10 Essential Ideas For Navigating the New Career Landscape
The trajectory of our careers is one of the great manifestations and reflections of our inner potential, desires, and talents. Our work history can read like the chapters of a book: Each page tells a story about our struggles, moments of luck, growth and change.
However, the changes in our culture and economy are authoring an entirely different kind of book, one that doesn’t follow … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Source: 99U | Subject: Career
Why Motivating Others Starts with Using the Right Language
Humans are incredibly good at making quick interpretations of visual scenes. We then decide what to do. This provides an evolutionary advantage. It works extremely well at an individual level and has kept the species alive.
When we interact as a group, however, this skill limits our effectiveness. We argue about what to do without being curious about the different interpretations we may have of … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: David Marquet | Source: 99U | Subjects: Leadership, Management, Organizational Behavior
Kathryn Minshew: 7 Classic Startup Founder Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Daily Muse co-founder and startup advisor Kathryn Minshew has started several startups and has the battle scars to prove it. In this 99U talk, Minshew shares common mistakes made by startup founders, and reveals the remedies to each. Chief among them? The “Gollum Syndrome” where founders treat their companies as “their precious.” Just launch and iterate, says Minshew, because “an ugly baby is better than … [ Read more ]
Content: Multimedia Content | Author: Kathryn Minshew | Source: 99U | Subject: Entrepreneurship