What holds teams together is often invisible to the eye. Employees and employers operate within a set of unspoken expectations. This is often called the social contract at work. People assume that effort will be recognized and promises will be honored. When these e

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Many leaders assume that the clearest display of power is the strongest form of power. The logic appears straightforward. If everyone can see who is in charge, people will comply. But history, politics, and organizational life suggest a different pattern. Obvious c

Most people assume that productivity is individual. If they push themselves, they expect better results. But that is not always what happens. Many people stay busy and still feel unproductive. This creates frustration. The real issue is simple. Prod