collaboration and human connection

Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to get things done? Like, you blink, and the job’s complete—no drama, no fuss, just sheer productivity. Let’s call that the First School of Thought. It’s all about rolling up your sleeves, focusing on the task at hand, and grinding away until the problem is solved. Think old-school diligence, commitment, ownership, hard work, teamwork, and capability. You probably know star performers who operate in this mode: they’re masters of to-do lists, they crush deadlines, and their motto is essentially, “If I’m really good at what I do and deliver every time, that should be enough.” And that is enough, for a while. But here’s the kicker: that approach, efficient as it is, tends to max out over the long term. When the project is bigger than you, your core team, or even your entire organization—think building the Golden Gate Bridge, launching a cutting-edge mobile app, or (no big deal) landing a spacecraft on a comet—something else comes into play. Enter the Second School of Thought....The Biology of Connection