Performance
5 articles
How to Build Psychological Safety for High-Performing Teams
A study of 160 Norwegian management teams, involving 1150 leaders, revealed psychological safety is not a 'nice-to-have' but a direct, quantifiable driver of team effectiveness.
Open-Label Placebos Improve Memory, Performance in Older Adults
Older adults who knowingly took placebo pills for three weeks showed significant gains in memory, physical performance, and stress reduction, according to SciTechDaily .
7 Costly Mistakes Brands Make & How Purple Crayon Brand Fixes Them (2026 Update)
This article details seven common and costly marketing mistakes brands make, from chasing vanity metrics to operating in destructive silos. It highlights how Purple Crayon Brand, a New York-based agency, offers solutions through a performance-obsessed, integrated, and bold approach to drive verifiable business outcomes.
5 Essential Coaching Conversations New Managers Need to Master
New managers, master these 5 essential coaching conversations to build trust, drive performance, and foster team success. This guide provides a practical framework for developing critical leadership skills.
The Illusion of 'Courageous Leadership': Why Authenticity, Not Performance, Builds Trust
The myth of 'courageous leadership' defined by unwavering resolve and performance often masks a fragile illusion. True trust and high performance in today's complex workplace are built on authenticity, transparency, and genuine human connection.