A few years back, a meme was circulating about Steve Jobs supposed deathbed speech on the evils of pursuing a life of wealth. Except, it wasn't true (I … [Read more...]
Issue #23: On Strengthening Resilience, the Flaws of Introspection, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Self-awareness requires introspection, that is, reflecting on how others see and relate to you. But introspection is not without … [Read more...]
These 12 Questions Help You Communicate During Times of Change
Ask employees, or your boss
Every person’s experience with change is shaped by their past experiences with it. These experiences can form biases, fears, assumptions, and perceptions that can negatively affect … [Read more...]
Issue #22: On Comedian Steve Martin’s Secret to Success, Being Transparent, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I’m fortunate enough to have achieved success in my post-corporate life as a writer, speaker, and trainer. I often get approached … [Read more...]
Want to Unlock Your Team’s Potential? Do These 8 Things
Follow this list to foster results that last
Are you enabling your employees? I’m not talking about “being an enabler,” but the true meaning of enabling, which is making someone able by giving them power, means, competence or … [Read more...]
Issue #21: On a Surprising Source of Creativity, Performing Under Pressure, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) More than ever in today’s increasingly challenging environment, success requires creativity. So, what does creativity require? … [Read more...]
Want to Have Greater Influence at Work? Follow this Golden Rule
It’s short and sweet, with an even sweeter result.
If you really want to have an impact at work, you have to be able to influence in all directions in your organization; up (with your boss), down (with your employees), and across … [Read more...]
Issue #20: On Earning the Right to Lead, Solving the Right Problem, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Is your team good at solving problems? I’m betting yes. Are you good at diagnosing the right problem to solve? Well, … [Read more...]
Want to Be a Hero to Your Employees? Stop This 1 Toxic Behavior Immediately
It's hard enough to build a fulfilling workplace--you don't need to unwittingly undo the good you've done with this one uber-debilitating behavior.
We all want to do work that matters. So what is the literal opposite of work that matters? Well, work that doesn't matter. Work that is literally a waste of time, has no point to … [Read more...]
Issue #19: On the “Three Do Rule” for Great Results, the Importance of Downtime, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Did you know that the words you choose to speak out loud actually influence the way you think and view the world, and can help, or … [Read more...]
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