At most large companies, decisions are made by corporate executives in board rooms or at retreats – brandishing charts and data – far away from the employees who actually handle everyday work.
It’s not clear how many books and theories have surfaced over the centuries about managing people to their highest potential. Today however, it seems everyone has a strategy, whether it be to “set clear goals”; “micromanage”; “hire the best and brightest”; or “allow culture to manage itself.”
As we continue to witness today's technological evolution, the lore of John Henry continues to resonate. His story, a metaphor for "man vs. machine" and the rise of the industrial revolution, has become an American legend.
Throughout my career, I’ve been a student of behavior. I’m fascinated by the way people make their paths through this world ─ in triumph and failure. Identifying a common denominator isn’t always easy, because the reasons and ways in which people achieve ─ or fail to achieve ─ are varied, and not always obvious.
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