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Ideas worth thinking about.

Insights on leadership, innovation, simplification, and the future of work — from Lisa Bodell and the FutureThink team.

The Unusual Suspect: Why the Best Ideas Come from People You’d Never Think to Ask
Perspective-Taking as a Leadership Skill: A Practical Guide
How to Build a Culture Where People Feel Safe to Override a Bad Recommendation
The Judgment Gap: Why Human Decision-Making Matters More in an Automated World
The Killer Question Framework: How to Ask What Actually Matters
At year-end, operational efficiency isn’t just about streamlining processes. It’s about understanding the emotional state of your workforce. When people feel energized, supported, and connected to their work, they perform at a higher level. The question leaders should be asking is simple: How will you make our people feel? It may be the most important performance driver of the entire year.
The Real Reason Your Team Moves Slowly (and How to Fix It)
At year-end, operational efficiency isn’t just about streamlining processes. It’s about understanding the emotional state of your workforce. When people feel energized, supported, and connected to their work, they perform at a higher level. The question leaders should be asking is simple: How will you make our people feel? It may be the most important performance driver of the entire year.