I was recently in Florida talking to an audience member after a keynote I gave on flourishing in change. She said the keynote was timely because her company … [Read more...]
These Are the 5 Traits of Great Leaders, According to 50 Years of Gallup Research
Develop these skills and you'll be a once-in-a-career leader to others
For those seeking to build their leadership skills there's no shortage of places to turn for leadership advice or elements of leadership to work on. It can … [Read more...]
Why You Must Accept the Harsh Truth That Nobody Cares and You Need to Work Harder
Nobody said you have to like it, but acknowledging it is a necessity
One of the biggest tests of leadership is how you act in times of setbacks and adversity. Some of us beam, some buckle (but hold), others break. What makes tough … [Read more...]
The Keys to Living a Resilient Life Were Revealed in This Remarkable 32-Year Study
698 people born on a Hawaiian island were studied from childhood through adulthood for resiliency. The findings are remarkable.
Tips on increasing your willingness to try new things, advice on overcoming a fear of failure, and inspiring stories/guidance for persevering combine to form … [Read more...]
This 1 Thing is Absolutely Critical for Achieving Your Goals, According to Psychology
We all need a little help when it comes to achieving our goals--so avoid this self-defeating tendency.
Breaking news–persevering in the face of adversity is hard. I mean like trying to get the drawstring back out of the hole in your sweatpants hard. There’s a … [Read more...]
13 Career Lessons Leaders Wished They’d Learned Sooner
Time + distance = perspective. Here's powerful perspective from leaders looking back on an oft-asked career question.
With graduation season upon us, I thought I’d answer the most common question I get from young executives after keynotes I give (other than “Do you give … [Read more...]
