Leading Thoughts for January 29, 2026

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with:

Heidi Grant on feedback:

“What happens when people lack a feeling of effectiveness? In the short term, it wipes out motivation. Research shows that when people are unable get any kind of feedback about how well they are doing on a task, they quickly become disengaged from it.”

Source: Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You

Simon Sinek on trust:

“Leading is not the same as being the leader. Being the leader means you hold the highest rank, either by earning it, good fortune or navigating internal politics. Leading, however, means that others willingly follow you—not because they have to, not because they are paid to, but because they want to.”

Source: Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index.

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