Why do leaders surround themselves with “yes” people? Why do managers reward employees for thinking alike? Why do people tune into news that validates their existing beliefs? These statements beg the obvious question: Why do people need to confirm their own thinking? And what do they lose by limiting discussion and debate? Some folks seek… [Read More]

Call it whatever you want: “All bark and no bite; All sizzle and no steak; All foam and no beer.” The meaning’s still the same — talk is cheap. The fact is, being all talk amounts to nothing more than hollow words. While some people believe that saying something will make it come true, nothing… [Read More]