Richard Rittmaster

Helping organizations prepare for what's next.

I believe that being able to find out is more important than knowing.

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

Fun project working with @lamoline28 breaking down "business speak". Check it out on the @atdhumancap site! https://t.co/9ZKUaqQsnU

[Justin Brusino @atdhumancap]

What do you think of the word "synergy"? Do you use it in every sentence, or does it make your skin crawl? Read @RRittmaster and @Lamoline28's take on "synergy" in their new ATD blog "Stuff Business People Say" https://t.co/2MZ1qA0RWI

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

@IOSyIslam Thanks @IOSyIslam! True honor having you attend my talk!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

We laugh at people who still use Windows 95, but we cling to opinions we formed in 1995.

Who you are should be a question of what you value, not what you believe.

The best way to stay true to your values is to stay open to rethinking your views.

What have you rethought lately?

[Angela Duckworth @angeladuckw]

Locking our life GPS onto a single target can give us the right directions to the wrong destination.

@AdamMGrant explains how to help kids broaden their possibilities in the new #tipoftheweek for @TheCharacterLab. #purpose
https://t.co/a0FfcZP5jQ

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Without psychological safety, people hide mistakes and withhold ideas. They aim to prove themselves and protect their image.

With psychological safety, people admit errors and voice suggestions. They strive to improve themselves and protect their team.

https://t.co/VNvsewnuC3

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

"Busy" is absolutely a four letter word. Good thoughts here.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Hallmarks of a lifelong learner:

Showing less interest in defending your beliefs than exploring your beliefs

Being less concerned about rationalizing your decisions than growing from your mistakes

Paying as much attention to where your critics are right as why they're wrong

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The new leadership books debuting this summer explore how to inspire and empower, bust bureaucracies, find meaning in the mundane, make smarter choices, and build more compassionate communities and workplaces.

#TuesdayThoughts https://t.co/7aNmvRsJ8P

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

@erik_palmer @TDMag @PVLEGS @knuttall @GottfredsonRyan @atl2oz @CyWakeman @CCLdotORG Couldn’t agree more!

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

Fun working with @TDMag on this article!

[TD Magazine @TDMag]

The 80 percent solution is an understanding that you and your team aren’t seeking perfection. The intent instead is to maintain a project’s momentum by managing expectations and keeping a sharp focus on the most critical work. @RRittmaster https://t.co/2eoFB9XO6c

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

2020 is going to be nuts. This is a good nudge to start off on the right foot.

Google — Year in Search 2019 https://t.co/hxqoDXZ0oW via @YouTube

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

One of my all time favs.

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

Some typically wise insights from Carol Dweck in this (paywalled) FT interview.

My favorite: "Everyone is a work in progress."

https://t.co/MhNyZPRWal

[Amir Salihefendić @amix3k]

This podcast between @shaneparrish and Jim Collins is 🤯. It's felt like the core ideas of Jim's books and 30+ years of research condensed into a 2-hour conversation. Core topics are leadership, building great businesses that last, and luck. https://t.co/wRWFEr1AzH

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

For every person who succeeds, there are many equally talented and driven who never got a break.

Remembering that makes us more generous: after reflecting on times they were lucky, people were 25% more likely to donate to charity.

#FridayFeeling: https://t.co/vamNgMcsWW

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Elite athletes and musicians rarely specialize early. They go through a "sampling period" where they develop a range of skills and interests.

For performance and creativity, start broad, then go deep, and go broad again.

#WednesdayWisdom @DavidEpstein: https://t.co/lF4065tha3

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

Research: A sense of purpose may keep us alive longer.

Purpose was a better predictor of longevity than gender, race, or education.

Purpose decreased risk of death more than drinking less, stopping smoking, or exercising regularly.

https://t.co/xsjcxSPYhy

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

This is a good slide. #leadership

[David Green @david_green_uk]

Interesting findings on what makes effective management f/ ⁦@MonahanK⁩ #WhartonPAC

[Shane Parrish @shaneparrish]

“There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” — Ken Blanchard

[Angela Duckworth @angeladuckw]

On the latest episode of WorkLife I talk with @AdamMGrant about passion: https://t.co/vlX8Hvn66B

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When people are resistant to change, instead of pitching new ideas, lead with obvious ones.

Once you validate some intuitions, you earn the legitimacy to challenge others.

You don't have to say something new if you say something true.

#WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/6wcGSdr7Jw

[Richard Rittmaster @RRittmaster]

If you are a leader, it is very important to be familiar with these two concepts.

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

Effective teams combine 2 traits:

- Cognitive diversity (different perspectives, backgrounds, & thinking styles)

- Psychological safety (people know they won't be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes.)

https://t.co/lGOwlvgWrq