Productivity is overrated. What counts most is the quality of output, not the quantity. People may be impressed by the volume you produce, but impact depends on the value you create. Success isn't about getting more things done. It's about doing more worthwhile things well.

Let's not mistake idleness for laziness. Resting shouldn't be a source of guilt or shame. It doesn't mean you lack grit or drive. It means you're human. When our mental batteries are drained, we all need to recharge. @CelesteHeadlee @browndamon inc.com/damon-brown/why-you-…

Putting people in a group doesn’t make them a team. A team is a collection of people with a shared identity who collaborate to achieve a common mission. Each member makes a unique contribution. Turning a group into a team starts with clarifying core values, goals, and roles.

Bad leaders fear criticism. Good leaders listen to criticism. Great leaders have the courage to criticize themselves. Bad leaders see praise as a sign of success. Good leaders see praise as sign of progress. Great leaders see praise as a learning opportunity. #ThursdayThoughts

We can't always control the waves of emotion that crash into us. But we can learn to ride them more gracefully. Emotional intelligence starts with choosing not to be victims of our moods. By noticing what causes them, we find clues on how to change them—or at least manage them.