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How ADHD Characteristics Impact Work Performance (Positively and Negatively)
Individuals with ADHD can find that their ADHD has both negative and positive impact on their work. It is important for employers who know that some of their employees are ADHD not to make sweeping generalizations about individuals with ADHD. This is because, as we have discussed previously, ADHD workers will display a wide range of […]
The Role of Perseverance in Success
This week I have been reading Benjamin Franklin’s The Way to Wealth. I have always been intrigued with Franklin, and I also am personally committed to learning from successful individuals across history. Two of his key themes in The Way to Wealth are the interrelationship between the practice of frugality and industry. To cite some […]
What is a “Good Work Ethic”, really?
One of the most common statements I hear from families with whom I work is: “We just want our kids and grandchildren to develop a good work ethic.” This is sometimes in the context of discussing their wealth transfer plan, and they don’t want to leave their heirs so much money that it interferes in […]
Leadership = Wisdom + Intelligence + Creativity (synthesized)
Robert Sternberg is one of my favorite authors. He has written a wonderful book entitled, Successful Intelligence. In the January 2007 American Psychologist he summarizes his “systems model of leadership.” Although he agrees that “the environment strongly influences” the display of leadership, Sternberg clearly believes there are characteristics that set leaders apart from others. CREATIVITY. […]
Lessons to be learned from extended family time together
Having just completed the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, we now have an opportunity to do some reflecting and learning from the experiences we just had. Many extended families were able to visit one another and spend some extended time together. This opportunity can be both rewarding and frustrating (and often is both). For many families, especially […]
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