Last week, Ross Business School professor, Dr. Wayne Baker, gave an excellent presentation about his new book, United America, at my monthly Leaders Connect Breakfast. Contrary to the prevailing view that America is divided by significant differences between various groups, Baker’s research provides surprising truth about American values and identity. United America shows that Americans are united by a set of ten values. “Americans may seem to be hopelessly divided, but United America shows that Americans are united by …
Many of my clients participate in one of my Leadership Roundtables. One of the topics I hear about most from them is how difficult it is for them to have conversations about their careers with their bosses. While they are eager to get feedback and recognition, they often feel awkward about seeking it directly. In response, I remind them about one of the basic laws of reciprocity: Ask first what you could do for another, before asking them to …
When I was teaching in the late 60’s at PS145 in Harlem, I started all of my classes by emphasizing the concepts of respect and being proud of your name. Each morning, kids would greet me with “Yo, Mr. Pasick.” I would ask them, what was the most important thing you can do today and they would respond in unison “Respect yourself, and respect others.” Next, I would go around the room and ask each of them to say …