Mentors, you want big box-office for the time you spend outside of that box you call an office on mentoring, right? Here’s the mission briefing for becoming a … [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...]
Stop Undermining Yourself In These 7 Ways to Be More Self-Confident
Self-Confidence is hard enough to maintain so why would we contribute to the opposite? And yet we do, unwittingly--here's how.
There are many success lessons to draw from and success inducing behaviors to emulate. But nothing might be as important for success as … [Read more...]
As Offices Re-Open It’s Time to Rekindle Camaraderie. Science Shows You 8 Ways How
We're all stretched too thin, so how about some depth? Build camaraderie and build a longer, richer life.
Call it the Great Camaraderie Conundrum. Before COVID-19 hit, research indicated that 80 percent of us were spending more time with co-workers than family. At some point, that will … [Read more...]
Learning to Lead Yourself First is the Real Secret to Great Leadership
If you want to climb the ladder as a leader, you can't miss the first rung--learning how to lead yourself. Two Indiana University experts show how.
Everyone and their mother has their secret to leadership and there’s no shortage of articles on leadership lessons extracted from virtually … [Read more...]
Now That I’m In My Early 50’s, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Achieving Success That Escaped Me at 25
Being officially in my early 50's requires reflection almost as a duty. So I focused mine on what I've learned about success since being half my current age.
I like writing about timeless lessons for success or key behaviors that lead to success. I’ve even written about famous failures that will inspire you to success. But … [Read more...]
What Employees Need From Their Leaders RIGHT NOW (in Unprecedented Times)
It’s the same thing they’ve always needed when their world turns sideways.
To serve you all in these challenging times, I’ve been connected with the Gallup organization (the polling giants) and tapping into their data of how employees have reacted to … [Read more...]
5 Mantras to Lift You Up When It Feels Like Your Company Is Tearing You Down
Far too many are working someplace that makes them feel like just a number, at best. These five doses of perspective will reignite your personal power.
As a writer, speaker and ex-corporate veteran I’ve had exposure to thousands of people slogging it out in the trenches of Company XYZ, trying to advance their projects, prospects, … [Read more...]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says This 1 Thing Unlocks Employee Greatness. (It’s Why Microsoft Is Winning Again)
Satya Nadella boils down Microsoft's success into one powerful, unexpected driver.
CEOs have an overwhelming amount to worry about and focus on, especially incredibly complex tech companies like Microsoft. That's why I found Microsoft CEO Satya … [Read more...]
I left my corporate job and these 8 things became clear
Note to reader: what follows is the single most viral article I've written, re-shared here by popular request
Many dream about leaving behind corporate life. Reporting to no one but yourself. A seven-second commute to your screened-in porch. About four years ago, I did it. After more … [Read more...]