photo by Balakov, flickr artist

i heard an interesting quote from a co-worker just recently. he said, “what gets measured gets done.” what’s more he said, “i learned that from a time management course that i showed up late for.” and he’s right! as they also say – “when the cat’s away, the mice will play.”

it’s nice to think that you can trust people to do what you expect them to do, but it’s hard for people to stay motivated when they know they’re not being watched. if a professor or teacher says they’re not going to grade homework, chances are that students won’t do it (or at least do it well).

it would be great if you could count on people without leaning on them, wouldn’t it?  now, let me ask you this question: how many people thought this post was about other people? now how many people thought this post was directed at YOU? Read the rest of this entry »