INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Having difficulty getting the respect you deserve at work (or in life)? Ask these 3 questions to prioritize and organize … [Read more...]
Issue #23: On Strengthening Resilience, the Flaws of Introspection, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Self-awareness requires introspection, that is, reflecting on how others see and relate to you. But introspection is not without … [Read more...]
Why Leaders Behave So Badly When Results Aren’t Good (and What You Can Do About It)
It’s known as “The Waterfall Effect”
Why do bad business results cause otherwise good people to turn toxic at times, with an impact that cascades downward on the rest of the organization? It’s a phenomenon known as … [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...]
7 Ways to Spot the Walking Disengaged (Before It’s Too Late)
It's a zombie wasteland of disengaged employees out there. Here's how to spot them and bring 'em back to the living
Do you suspect the dead walk among you at work? I'm talking about disengaged employees who lethargically shuffle through the day and infect other employees. And … [Read more...]
6 Counterintuitive Things Successful and Productive People Do on Sunday
Sunday holds untapped potential if you're willing to think differently
Sunday is vastly underutilized as an opportunity for fueling success and propelling productivity. Now, I understand that Sunday is a sacred day and a day for … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Create Your Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
Use these prompts to propel
Growth and advancement opportunities happen for people in the right place, right time. Right? Wrong. Actually, good fortune comes to those who are fortunately good enough … [Read more...]
Follow This 6 Step Method to Give Feedback to Even the Most Difficult Employee
We're not wired to give feedback well in general, let alone to tough employees. This technique will equip you well.
We've all been there. You could be working with a bunch of whistling Oompa-Loompas that love every second of the job and have the best of attitudes, but it … [Read more...]
These Are the 10 Reasons Why Poor Performers Underperform
Poor performers can be draining, but you can course-correct if you set the correct course
Anyone that has ever managed people (or that has worked in a team) knows how frustrating/exhausting it can be to have a poor performer in the midst. If that person(s) … [Read more...]
