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Russ Powell
Nov 22, 20244 min read
From Blame to Accountability: How to Recognize and Escape from the Victim Trap
Escaping the blame-game unleashes untapped potential. Improve problem-solving by shifting your focus from finger-pointing to accountability.
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Russ Powell
Jan 24, 20233 min read
Cowboys, Pit Crews, Doctors and Checklists – A Physician's Take on Systems-Thinking
In a TED video, Atul Gawande summarizes what we do at RPC every day—we help managers learn to analyze and solve problems in human systems.
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Russ Powell
Oct 18, 20225 min read
Six Rules of Training Every Manager Should Know
Skill alone is not enough to guarantee performance. You must also have opportunity to perform, self-efficacy, and a supportive environment.
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Russ Powell
Oct 4, 20223 min read
If you pit a good performer against a bad system, the system will win every time
Here's a model of behavioral influence that's useful for any leader invested in helping people and teams perform better.
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Russ Powell
Jan 26, 20228 min read
If ya gotta eat a frog, why sit around and look at it all day?
A few thoughts on two timeless principles for managing time and tasks.
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Russ Powell
Mar 22, 20214 min read
"Fast Fixes"​ for Workforce Performance Problems
When trying to figure out why your people aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing, ask these three questions.
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