It's an extra-good time of year to show gratitude at work (and in life). You can draft off the sentiment that naturally comes with the season. That is, until you read … [Read more...]
LeBron James Just Outscored His Childhood Idol, Michael Jordan. But He’s Not Happy–for the Same Reason You’re Not
LeBron James has more in common with you than you might think
No matter what you think of LeBron James, you can't deny he's an achiever. On Wednesday night, he added to his pile of accomplishments by becoming the fourth leading all-time … [Read more...]
Want More Success With Little Extra Effort? Send These 6 Emails Each Week
Email never felt as productive and powerful as this.
Email is one of those things you enter into mindlessly, but it really requires a more mindful approach. You have to be intentional about managing your email so it isn't a time … [Read more...]
Employees Crave More Appreciation From Their Bosses, Research Shows. Here’s How to Better Appreciate Your Team
It's something you can do more of to yield a more engaged employee
As leaders, there are a lot of things we can give our employees; our time, attention, loyalty, concern. It's easy to be left wondering if you're doing enough on these … [Read more...]
7 Easy-to-Miss Milestones That Indicate You’re On Track to Becoming Successful
Success is hard enough to come by, don't blow by these signs of it
Success is hard work; it's too easy when keeping your head down and barreling forward to blow by some of your important achievements. Looking back on a 30-plus year career spanning … [Read more...]
7 Ways the Best Leaders Make Time for Their Team
Whether they ask for your time or you volunteer it, these are the most powerful ways to do so
There are many ways leaders can work to set themselves apart. Many require high levels of skill, like setting a vision, being a great strategic thinker or being … [Read more...]
8 Easy-to-Miss Signs Your Workplace Is Toxic
You know a toxic workplace when you see it. Unless you're not seeing it
Anyone can spot the obvious signs of a toxic workplace --appreciation is absent, accountability is elusive at best, a raving lunatic of a boss, everyone's on LinkedIn during work. … [Read more...]
8 Not-So-Obvious Ways to Show Employees Gratitude This Holiday Season
Some extra fuel to throw on the warm fire that is genuine gratitude
It's the season to dust off your gratitude-giving chops and show your employees just how valued and appreciated they are. You know the standard moves: a holiday … [Read more...]
6 Surprising Realities Leaders Often Miss
These cringeworthy numbers can't be ignored by leaders who want the best for and from their organization
I’ve been in leadership positions long enough to know no one hands you a leadership manual (unless you’re in the Army). Common blind spots can derail a leader’s … [Read more...]
Try This 1 Simple Framework to Get the Respect at Work That You Deserve
It can be devastating when you feel you're not getting the respect you deserve. Fight back with this framework.
There’s very little more soul-crushing than when you don’t feel respected and valued at work. I’d venture to say that over the portfolio of our career, we all will experience, at a … [Read more...]
