EPILOGUE

It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.1

—ABRAHAM LINCOLN

If ever there were a time in our world, in our nation, in our organizations, in our communities, and in our families to call for more trust, compassion, courage, justice, wisdom, temperance, and hope, this is that time. If ever there were a time when we need less narcissism, distrust, cowardice, injustice, intolerance, and despair, this is that time. Here are four calls to action to cultivate better people and better performance.

1. RELATIONSHIPS ARE FIRST, RESULTS SECOND

Relationships are the best buffer against stress, the best predictor of resilience, and the best predictor of post-traumatic growth. When it comes to teamwork, how people ...

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