In my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization, I discuss the fact that we’ve taken on multiple roles and wear … [Read more...]
Want to Make a Great First Impression? Do What Successful Speed Daters Do
It's dead simple but so often overlooked and misunderstood
Making a great first impression is so much better than having to overcome a bad first impression. But it’s easier said than done. Big first impressions come from small … [Read more...]
Want to Avoid Choking Under Pressure? Science Shows How
When the drama builds our brain takes a detour. Redirect
We all face high-pressure situations; a big presentation or meeting, a huge sales call, an important performance or big game, a key investor pitch. No matter how … [Read more...]
The 7 Most Common Leadership Traps to Avoid
It's time to shed light on the leader's most common blind spots. We have enough to worry about with what we can see, let alone what we can't
There are plenty of traps for leaders in today’s workplace, whether it’s unspoken rules that lead to a toxic culture, or behaviors that make Millennials want to quit, or … [Read more...]
Avoid Making These 3 Choices and a Happier Life Lies Ahead of You (I Speak from Experience)
With awareness comes better decision making
Happiness and success come from choices. You do the best you can to make the right ones along the way but so many things can distract or derail you. Some … [Read more...]
These 10 Words From Warren Buffett Are the Key to Living a Happy Life
Warren Buffett offers a buffet of advice -- perhaps none more poignant than this.
Warren Buffett has lived to a ripe old age where he’s seen a lot, heard a lot, and said a lot. So when I came across what the billionaire investor says … [Read more...]
10 Lessons from Last Year to Fuel a Brighter 2021
I hope my looking back helps you move forward
By now, you’ve read enough summaries of the unthinkable year that was 2020. In this, the opening week of content from The Blog for 2021, I wanted to focus on hope. And so, I share … [Read more...]
Try These 24 Acts Of Holiday Kindness This Week
We all could use some holiday cheer.
2020. 'Nuff said. Get into the spirit of lifting spirits this week by doing any of the following 24 things for your workmates (or life mates for that matter): 1. Tell … [Read more...]
7 Signs You’re Leading From a Place of Fear
You might be leading from a place of fear and not even realize it
So much of what we do in life is born out of love, or fear. The latter never shapes an outcome good for anybody. Perhaps you're already working to overcome your own fears, like … [Read more...]
Ask Yourself These 2 Questions If You Wake Up in a Bad Mood
The anxiety that kicks in as soon as the alarm goes off can be controlled
You know the feeling. The alarm goes off, and before you’ve found the button, your brain is already in the shower, fretting over the day ahead. So much work to do. How will … [Read more...]
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