INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Anyone looking for a job right now is likely having a tough time. In fact, it’s a historically difficult time for job hunters. … [Read more...]
Issue #225: 4 Ways to Generate Micro-Joy (Backed by Harvard), Try the ‘Plumbing Test’ to Foster Great Team Contributors, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I’ve written before about the importance of trying to find micro-joy in your life, tiny little slices of happiness, presence, … [Read more...]
Issue #223: Nine Words that Help You Win Negotiations, Prioritizing by “Timeboxing,” and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Recent Gallup research showed the number one thing employees are looking for from their leaders in today’s … [Read more...]
Issue #218: One Sentence for Working with Difficult People, How to Avoid Regret (According to a Hospice Doctor), and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few things are more difficult at work than working with someone difficult. It can change the entire outlook of your day, or … [Read more...]
Issue #217: Hold Teams Accountable with the 25/65/95 Rule, The Eisenhower Matrix for Prioritizing, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I received this note from a reader: “Scott, I have a team with all the right people and skills, but they lack one key … [Read more...]
Issue #206: 5 Signs You Need Coaching, Overcoming Overwhelm with the PIE Method, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Would you be interested in improving your performance at work? Of course you would. Here’s a simple way to do just that. … [Read more...]
Issue #205: Special Edition: Stop the Meeting Madness!
Note: I’ve received so many requests for help with reducing the number of meetings and enhancing the quality of the meetings that you do have, that I created an entire issue on … [Read more...]
Issue #202: Stop Leaning on Others for Validation, How to Get Better Feedback, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Everyone wants to get better. The question is, how do you get better in a better way? Don’t ask for feedback. Wait, … [Read more...]
Issue #201: Why Pounding Someone with Facts Won’t Change Their Mind, a Happiness Tip from an Astronaut, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to get someone to change their mind about something you disagree with? Research shows pounding someone with the … [Read more...]
Issue #200: Life-Advice from Questlove, a Surprising Trigger for Creativity, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I recently saw Questlove (joint front man for Jimmy Fallon’s in-house band, The Roots), give the commencement speech at … [Read more...]
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