INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You underestimate the damage you’re doing when you engage in people-pleasing behavior. By this I mean to please others and … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Simplify your Work
You might be trying too hard
A study used brain scans to prove that we learn better when we write down information by hand rather than typing information into a keyboard. It got me thinking about what other … [Read more...]
Issue #13: On Improving Your Focus, the 1-Word Key to Hybrid Work, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) With hybrid work here (part remote/part in-office), what should leaders focus on? Systems, processes, and IT? Construct of the … [Read more...]
Issue #12: On Intelligent Autonomy, Encouraging Debate, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You know the importance of granting autonomy, but might not know that research shows there’s a dark side to it. For … [Read more...]
These 9 Questions Will Get You 100% Clear on What Your Boss Expects
Ask and ye shall receive--clarity
I’m betting that everyone reading this understands the importance of knowing what your boss expects from you. Duh. The problem lies in the assumptions we make and the lack of … [Read more...]
Issue #10: On Making Better Decisions, Self-Awareness, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • Decisions, decisions. You make them all day long, big and small—so who wouldn’t love to make better decisions? But … [Read more...]
4 Powerful Ways to Set a Positive Tone for Your Organization
A little effort could go a long way here
OK, I’m just gonna say it. What we need more of, now more than ever, is POSITIVITY. At work. In life. There’s been a long run of reasons to turn a cold-shoulder to a sunny … [Read more...]
Issue #9: On the Power of Optimism, Open-Mindedness, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • You might be underestimating how much being open-minded and optimistic creates opportunities. In a … [Read more...]
The 5 Golden Rules of Compromise Will Help You Bring Two Sides Together
These strategies will help you broker progress
In doing extensive research for my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, & Across the Organization, one of the first skills that … [Read more...]
Issue # 8: On the Secret to Giving a Great Talk, Listening Well, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • As a professional speaker, I’m often asked, “What’s the key to giving a great talk?” People are surprised when I answer, … [Read more...]
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