We've all been there. At a training, I mean, and a good one. When it comes time later on to remember what you learned though, good luck. To remedy the situation, there are … [Read more...]
5 Mantras to Lift You Up When It Feels Like Your Company Is Tearing You Down
Far too many are working someplace that makes them feel like just a number, at best. These five doses of perspective will reignite your personal power.
As a writer, speaker and ex-corporate veteran I’ve had exposure to thousands of people slogging it out in the trenches of Company XYZ, trying to advance their projects, prospects, … [Read more...]
The Future of Remote Work Is Happening Now. Here’s How to Make It Work for You
The office environment that many grew up with will soon be a relic.
Remote work has gone from mainstream to rushing river. The evil coronavirus has seen to that. While the productivity boosts of working from home were getting press, as … [Read more...]
9 Signs Your Workplace Is Emotionally Unintelligent and What to Do About It
Research shows many fleeing corporate America are driven to do so by increasingly low emotional intelligence in the workplace. And who's taking flight will surprise you (not).
Here’s a troubling trend. Other than fidget spinners I mean. Research among those recently leaving corporate life indicates a surprising thread. Guess what strength … [Read more...]
30 Unhelpful Habits You Should Scrub Away (In Time for Spring Cleaning Season)
The ritual of spring cleaning isn't just for the home, it's for bad habits too. These mantras will inspire a scrubbed and shinier you.
With Spring in the air, you can spring into action and sanitize yourself of bad habits. Here are 30 meaningful (and what research says are common) places to scour: 1. Double your … [Read more...]
The 5 Best Things You Can Secretly Do For Your Employees
As a manager, while you should be great at your craft, no one said you couldn't be crafty. Here's how you can propel your people--with a twinkle in your eye.
There’s nothing I treasure more than helping my employees become a better version of themselves–all while being a sneaky version of myself (sometimes). It makes it even … [Read more...]
Google’s Best Leaders Use This Simple Tool to Show Care and Concern for Their Employees
The search giant ends the search for a way leaders can easily invest in employees as a whole
Google is known for studying, measuring, and systematizing just about every facet of leadership--what makes the best leaders, the best teams, and even the best email … [Read more...]
Are You a Leader With High Potential? You Are if You Answer ‘Yes’ to These 6 Questions
Future star leaders can put a star next to these six discerning questions
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...]
