behavior Archives - Josh Linkner

A Powerful Two-Step Approach to Drive Results

July 21, 2019

When we look to initiate change or growth, some sort of behavior shift is generally required. Want to sell more products? Probably involves making more cold calls, training more sales people, or improving marketing efforts. Looking to remain relevant in the workforce? This objective will likely require more learning, reading, or skill development. Whether our […]

An Innovative Way to Improve Behavior

July 7, 2019

Early education in high-risk urban areas is a complex and seemingly overwhelming challenge. Often dubbed the “school to prison pipeline,” kids in troubled classrooms with negative peer influences and little family support too often end up incarcerated or repeating the cycle of poverty. Despite committed teachers and administrators, these problems are expansive with far too […]

Empathy Is the New Killer App

June 5, 2016

It stings. Another soul-crushing reprimand from a boss, parent, or spouse. That nauseous feeling when you feel unappreciated, misunderstood, and blamed. We’ve all been there, and in that knee-wobbling state we are far from playing at our best. On the other hand, remember how you felt after receiving a big boost of positive reinforcement. A […]

A Higher Standard

October 13, 2013

The football coaches at Utah’s Union High School decided to make a bold decision. With reports of poor grades, cyber-bullying, and attitude problems, the coaches were unwilling to support the declining behavior of their team. So right before the big homecoming game, they decided to suspend the entire group. Every team member was instructed to […]

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