Management and the Illusion of Control

Management and the Illusion of Control

by | Sep 19, 2018 | Our Thinking

Ourthinking Management and the Illusion of Control Back in the 70’s, Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer studied a phenomenon she called the Illusion of Control. That is the strong tendency people have to see their actions as causing things to happen, even when they...
Leadership Development Myths – Part 3

Leadership Development Myths – Part 3

by | Sep 5, 2018 | Our Thinking

Ourthinking Leadership Development Myths – Part 3 Myth #3: Leadership Is About TraitsThe leadership industry is obsessed with defining the traits of leaders. What are the elements of personality, character, or style that mark the successful leader?Some hold up...