INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to keep people focused on the goal, their eyes on the prize? Use a technique called mileage messaging. It’s based on … [Read more...]
Issue #128: On Overcoming Setbacks, the Biggest Feedback Mistake, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) To overcome setbacks, first understand that they’re triggers. They’re an interruption you weren’t expecting or were hoping to … [Read more...]
Issue #123: On 4 Relationship Warning Signs, Reframing Obstacles, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Psychologist John Gottman can predict when relationships will end. He cites “The Four Horsemen,” – the four warning … [Read more...]
Issue #117: On the Power of Being a First Follower, Establishing Executive Presence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) We’re taught to think of a leader as the one who has the bold vision, and who motivated those around him/her to accomplish that vision. … [Read more...]
Issue #112: On Picking the Right Battles, Lin-Manuel’s Key to Balance, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I recently came across an idea worth spreading: Leave the small fights to the small fighters. Imagine the power unleashed if … [Read more...]
Issue #111: On the Most Underrated Skill to Build, Avoiding the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) If you search skills you’ll need to build in the coming decade, you’ll undoubtedly find that communication, strategic thinking, … [Read more...]
Issue #103: On Turbocharging Trust, the Power of Letting Go, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Nothing’s more transparent than when someone’s not being transparent. It violates trust and makes it hard to commit to anything with … [Read more...]
Issue #100: On the Finnish Secret to Happiness, How CEO’s Spend their Time, and More
To celebrate the 100th issue of LEAD ON!, a gift for you. Email me at scott@scottmautz.com, put GIFT in the subject header (no other message needed), and we’ll send you a … [Read more...]
Issue #98: On the 4 Core Regrets, a Big Lesson Learned, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) The first quarter of this year, for whatever reason, I experienced a lull in our core business, in being hired to keynote. It’s the … [Read more...]
Issue #52: On the Cost of Impatience, Doing What Matters, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Think of the last time that being impatient, in a hurry, was of benefit to you. Go ahead, I’ll be patient and wait. You’ll … [Read more...]
