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...]
The Secret to Becoming More Adaptable
The three forms of flexibility you need, and how to improve each
I think it’s safe to say this last year represents a tremendous period of change for many of us. And it won’t be the last. I’m not saying the whole world will go through what … [Read more...]
This Surprising Question May Hold the Key to Your Happiness and Success at Work
It caught me off guard, but it's wildly correlated with you liking your job.
There are few things left that surprise me; I’m betting it’s the same for you. So when I come across something unexpected in doing research for this column, I take pause, … [Read more...]
This 1 Thing Separates Those Who Are Ultra-Resilient from Those Who Aren’t
Bouncing back from setbacks ain't easy--but is entirely doable with the right kind of help
Setbacks can set you back or sling you forward, depending on how resilient you are. The ability to bounce back and become mentally stronger is something … [Read more...]
10 Lessons from Last Year to Fuel a Brighter 2021
I hope my looking back helps you move forward
By now, you’ve read enough summaries of the unthinkable year that was 2020. In this, the opening week of content from The Blog for 2021, I wanted to focus on hope. And so, I share … [Read more...]
The 11 Best Things I’ve Learned from the Worst Bosses I’ve Had
Three decades of bosses later and I’m thankful for even the worst of them (11 lessons thankful).
I’ve had some great, role model bosses. Ones that were in-touch and led from the heart, ones that always delivered results, ones you’d follow into … [Read more...]
7 Noble Actions That Will Draw Employees to You
We're drawn to honest and decent leaders--the alternative repels us. This simple code of conduct ensures no authenticity oversights
Is there anything more transparent then when someone's not being transparent? Despite reality TV, we're actually a pretty smart species. So why do we think we can get … [Read more...]
‘Shark Tank’ Took a Bite Out of This Founder, but He Swims On (and You Should Too)
The founder of #besomebody took his mauling on the show as just another day in the ocean of entrepreneurship. Here's what you can learn from the resilient Kash Shaikh
The Sharks on ABC's 'Shark Tank' were in a feeding frenzy, and Kash Shaikh was wearing chum underwear. At least in the eight minutes viewers saw. (Shaikh was actually … [Read more...]
Virginia’s Redeeming NCAA Championship Win Was Fueled By This 1 Brilliant Sentence From Coach Tony Bennett
From ruin to redemption: a lesson for the ages in overcoming heartbreaks and setbacks
In retrospect, it's the only way it could have--should have--ended. Last night the Virginia Cavaliers beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders in overtime for the NCAA College … [Read more...]
Don’t Make Life Harder By Resisting Change. Use 3 Simple Steps to Conquer It
At work (and in life), to succeed requires the ability to thrive in the face of change--that will never change.
To maximize success at work and in life requires mastering your reaction to the impediments that most commonly pop up and having a system for quickly putting … [Read more...]
