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Why You Should Stop Joysticking
From the sidelines of a weekend soccer game, you can often hear the “joysticking” parent or coach—calling out a continuous stream of...
Andrew Quagliata
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Leading the Way: The Benefits of Going First
Two seeds were buried side by side in a field. The seeds—Amara and Brio—lay dormant, dreaming of the sky. One day, a gentle rain...
Andrew Quagliata
Jun 10, 20245 min read


The Hard Work Fallacy: When Effort Doesn't Produce Desired Results
In the second year of my MBA program, I applied for a coveted position with the U.S. federal government. After months of rigorous...
Andrew Quagliata
Aug 11, 20233 min read


Providing Radically Candid Feedback
Most employees prefer to receive fair and accurate constructive feedback from their managers, and employees who do receive regular...
Andrew Quagliata
Mar 16, 20214 min read


How to Prepare for a Presentation
A few semesters ago, a confident young man sat in the first row of my introductory management communication course. He was a valuable...
Andrew Quagliata
Mar 9, 20217 min read


Are You Plateauing?
I took up golf in my early twenties. My step-father purchased a set of clubs for me, took me to his favorite course, and gave me a few...
Andrew Quagliata
May 28, 20192 min read


How Do You Receive Negative Feedback?
Most of us don’t enjoy receiving negative feedback; it can threaten our identity. We all have stories we tell ourselves about who we are....
Andrew Quagliata
Mar 3, 20192 min read
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