Operating by John Brewton

Operating by John Brewton

The Big Power of Small Wins

How Great Teams Build Momentum

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John Brewton
Apr 21, 2025
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Making consistent progress in meaningful work and having small victories acknowledged in our work environments is singularly, often subtly, powerful motivator. Psychologist Teresa Amabile of Harvard Business School calls it the “Progress Principle,”

High-functioning teams celebrate small wins and dig deep into what hasn’t worked. Low‑functioning teams fa…

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