by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | May 21, 2021 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, Contributor, Leadership, Role Mindset Theory
Have you ever tripped up the stairs? Back when a baseball bat was a common form of home security, people who had second-story homes would build a staircase with a “false riser.” The theory went that one riser would be a fraction of an inch taller than the rest, just...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Apr 2, 2021 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, Culture, People Development
If you’ve built something that you eventually want to sell, you’re likely to want more money for it than what others are willing to pay. This well-studied bias, referred to as the IKEA Effect, highlights our tendency to fall in love with our own ideas. While it...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Jan 15, 2021 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, Communication, People Development
If you’ve been skydiving, you know the thrill, fear, and elation of hitting terminal velocity and the feeling of floating in the air. For some, it’s an addictive pastime that they pursue as a hobby or sport. Even though it feels dangerous, it is incredibly safe...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Dec 4, 2020 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, People Development
Productivity is being debated anew with the overnight shift to remote work. Without all of the usual metrics managers use to gauge work effort—from specific performance metrics to “bums in seats”—it’s getting harder and harder to tell what the output of our workforce...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Nov 6, 2020 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, People Development, Uncategorized
When you hear the phrase, “We need to get this done,” what is your reaction? For some, it’s a call to jump into the situation and solve the problem firsthand. For others, it’s a directive to organize the right people and resources to accomplish a goal. The first is a...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Oct 4, 2020 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, People Development
World-Class Performers get over losses quickly and use positive self-talk. They’re foundational skills that help them push through the hard times and hard work of their craft. Embedded in these two behaviors is the concept of celebration. If you’re reading this,...
