Lead On! gives you bursts of original thinking in a fast-read format. Each issue offers a few crisp insights, a lesson learned from mistakes made, and one research-backed tool you can implement immediately to help you professionally and personally.
I recently wrote about one word that can bring you beyond happiness--usefulness. It's a word I focus on as a centerpiece in my life. I want to deliver on that sentiment here … [Read more...]
Plenty of us engage in the habit of listening to music (or podcasts or the news, etc.) at work for a variety of reasons (especially for productivity). In fact, a … [Read more...]
You've probably heard the phrase, "Time to dust off the ol' resume." Whether you're currently looking for a job or not, it's always good to have an up-to-date … [Read more...]
We've all worked for bosses that were quick to criticize and slow to praise. It doesn't feel good. On the other side, working for bosses that give out praise … [Read more...]
I've always been pretty darn good at spotting people who were going to be big successes and those that were going to struggle. This skill helped me be a good … [Read more...]
We all know the importance of getting a good night's sleep. Set aside all the health-type bonuses for doing so, just the productivity gains and related career … [Read more...]
Thursday, August 22 marked the 25th anniversary of the very first job opening Jeff Bezos ever posted. In his wildest dreams, he, nor anyone else, could … [Read more...]
There are so many conversations that leaders never have with employees; good on-boarding discussions, informational talks to prepare the employee for a new project, … [Read more...]
In an age when an increasing number of employees ghost their employers, the resignation letter has become a long-lost art. For the uninitiated, "ghosting" is when an … [Read more...]
Ahh, the art of the email. I've always found it to be a terrible medium for communicating--so much can be misconstrued from an unintentionally curt sentence, a … [Read more...]
