There may be nothing more important to an organization than spotting and nourishing high-potential leaders--the ripple effect on an organization of having such … [Read more...]
Overcome a Fear of Failure in These 6 Powerful Ways
So many, so tired, so ready for change in their work life, but fear of failure would love for you to just, not. Fight back.
I wrote an article that garnered massive readership: “I Left My Corporate Job–And These 8 Things Became Clear”. It told me two things: a) even a blind squirrel finds a nut every … [Read more...]
With Just 1 Sentence, You Can Get Along With That Difficult Co-Worker
A poor relationship with just one co-worker can drain the joy out of work. Change this for the better, and reinforce good relationships too, with this one sentence.
There are few workplace situations as draining as dealing with a difficult co-worker. And no, administering taser-therapy is not an option. I’m often asked for advice on just … [Read more...]
Highly Intelligent People Avoid Making Bad Decisions By Doing 6 Things, According to Psychology
High IQ and EQ leaders don't let themselves get caught in these six traps that lead to poor choices
Decisions, decisions. You make them all day long, big and small. It's hard enough to make the right call when you have the time, support, and resources you need, … [Read more...]
If You’re Making Any of These 6 Assumptions, You’re Unintentionally Holding Yourself Back From Success
Success doesn't come easy--so don't make it harder than it needs to be.
Success requires such hard work that we look for success hacks and sources of success-inducing inspiration wherever we can find them. So we sure as heck … [Read more...]
These Are the 10 Reasons Why Poor Performers Underperform
Poor performers can be draining, but you can course-correct if you set the correct course
Anyone that has ever managed people (or that has worked in a team) knows how frustrating/exhausting it can be to have a poor performer in the midst. If that person(s) … [Read more...]
This 1 Word Gives You Something Greater Than Happiness in Your Career and Life (It Did For Me)
So much is written about how to be happy. But what about beyond happy?
We so often focus on what can make us happy at work and in life, and for good reason. But there's something else to aim for that will yield happiness as a side … [Read more...]
Psychology and Neuroscience Blow-Up the Myth of Effective Multitasking
Your days of believing you're good at multitasking are over. Turns out you've been fooling yourself.
May I gore you with an inconvenient truth? (See what I did there?) We sacrifice our power of full presence when we’re multitasking, and we do so for a perceived … [Read more...]
In 1 Counterintuitive Sentence, Mark Cuban Gave the Secret to Rapidly Growing Any Business
Dallas Maverick's owner Mark Cuban gives counterintuitive advice, but it's by no means counterproductive
Mark Cuban, the Shark Tank veteran, sports mogul, and business maven (not to mention billionaire) is known for giving punchy one-liners and pointed advice to anyone … [Read more...]
8 Powerful Ways to Lead From the Heart
When it comes to matters of the heart, don’t forget leadership. Here’s how to roll up your sleeves and wear your heart on them.
Ever experience this? Your working environment is heavy with strategy, plans, and activity (maybe too much activity, too few choices). Lots of analysis, plenty of goals, … [Read more...]