The Source and Recruit Blog
The Myth of The First Mover Advantage
You know Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech? It was the work of an incorrigible procrastinator. Of course, the bulk of the speech was started way in advance. And this, says Adam Grant, is the mark of an original thinker.
The Importance of a Thank You Note
All things equal, it’s the candidate who sends the thoughtful follow-up note who scores.
The Need to Rethink Geopolitical Readiness
A recent write-up cites recent flare ups as a reminder of the importance of the concept of geopolitical readiness.
Business Lessons from Ford vs Ferrari
Whether or not you’re a major film buff, it's Oscar season and there are always a few notable movies that carry with them life lessons about getting the job done right.
A recent piece from Industry Week takes a look at one Oscar favorite, “Ford vs. Ferrari,” from the perspective of systems thinking and process improvement.
Here's How Great Leaders Listen to and Understand Their Teams
The best leaders are good at humble listening. They admit when they don’t know and they tap into ways to learn.
5 Simple Ways to Kill Your Dreams
This is a playbook by Brazilian entrepreneur and author Bel Pesce. Her advice for reaching your dreams? It’s pretty simple: enjoy your journey. (And, do the opposite of this list!)
Top 3 Danger Signs an Employee is About to Quit
Your favorite employee is acting funny. She’s calling in sick, wandering in late, and the notion of pleasing you seems to have faded from her repertoire.
Brace yourself, because she may be about to quit.
Experience Doesn’t Predict New-Hire Success
What’s the most important metric you turn to when comparing job candidates? Is it experience?
If so, you’re not alone. But you might be surprised to hear that in a recent Harvard Business Review study, experience did not rank very highly as a successful predictor of success. In fact, it came in at #14.