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Andrew Quagliata
Nov 124 min read
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
Jun 105 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
Apr 1410 min read
Making Agreements: Strategies for Drafting and Keeping Commitments
An agreement is communication that establishes expectations between two or more parties. Most agreements share foundational principles...
Andrew Quagliata
Jan 311 min read
Tough Love: The Key to Success in Leadership and Parenting
As leaders we want individuals on our teams to succeed and as parents we want our children to succeed. When Adam Grant, an organizational...
Andrew Quagliata
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Chuck Feeney’s Path of Giving While Living
Shortly after I arrived as a new faculty member at the Hotel School at Cornell University, I was welcomed by Giuseppe Pezzotti, a...
Andrew Quagliata
Feb 16, 20235 min read
Managing Hybrid Employees: What Managers Can Learn from Professors
I learned to be a manager while I was learning to be a teacher. After graduating from university, I had a job that involved managing...
Andrew Quagliata
Dec 14, 20213 min read
How Leaders Can Inspire in Both Big and Small Moments
Leadership is enacted through communication. When it comes to speaking, leaders have many opportunities to influence others from...
Andrew Quagliata
Nov 30, 20212 min read
Improve Relationships By Establishing Communication Expectations
While I was completing my MBA, I was also working for someone who taught me an important lesson about leadership and communication....
Andrew Quagliata
Oct 26, 20214 min read
Communicating from Above the Line
Think of an interaction that has gone well for both you and the person you were communicating with. Now, think of an interaction that...
Andrew Quagliata
Sep 7, 20213 min read
Knowing When to Delegate
My work provides me the opportunity to interact with a large number of highly motivated people who are eager to put their skills to use....
Andrew Quagliata
Mar 16, 20214 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
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Define the Problem Before Presenting the Solution
We are problem solvers, so when faced with a workplace issue, we are wired to focus on solutions. However, research suggests people are...
Andrew Quagliata
Aug 12, 20204 min read
Move Upstream to Prevent Problems Before They Occur
With so many issues vying for your attention, having a way to think about how you spend your time and energy is essential. I’m sharing...
Andrew Quagliata
Apr 15, 20203 min read
Leading In Difficult Times
The uncertainty brought on by difficult experiences triggers fear in our brains. From an evolutionary perspective, this has helped our...
Andrew Quagliata
Nov 1, 201912 min read
Ask Better Questions
In the last few years more students than ever have asked me some version of the following question: “How do I ask good questions?” They...
Andrew Quagliata
May 28, 20192 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 11, 20193 min read
Developing Good Habits in Others
Leaders motivate the actions of others. Parenting isn’t much different. In both roles we want to give those looking to us for guidance...
Andrew Quagliata
May 2, 20191 min read
Speaking In Ceremonial Situations
A leader’s ability to be authentic and to connect with others plays an increasingly important role in how they are perceived. Leaders...
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