INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) So you’ve got a few 2023 weeks under your belt, and… you’ve already broken your new year’s resolutions. You’re not … [Read more...]
Issue #67: On 3 Powerful Productivity Tips
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) This week’s issue is all about productivity. Let’s start with this insight. If you want to work smarter, sync with your … [Read more...]
Here’s What Will Really Trigger Employees to Quit, and How to Avoid It
It's surprisingly simple, and painful when it's missed
Finding talent is hard, losing it is hard to take. If only employees were more loyal to the idea of loyalty. They quit, even when we thought they were happy. And … [Read more...]
How Politically Savvy Are You at Work? Find Out With This Powerful Quiz
Add up your score to see if you need to do more (politically)
I know, you’re probably thinking, “Politics at work? Bleech.” But in my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the … [Read more...]
Want to Avoid Choking Under Pressure? Science Shows How
When the drama builds our brain takes a detour. Redirect
We all face high-pressure situations; a big presentation or meeting, a huge sales call, an important performance or big game, a key investor pitch. No matter how … [Read more...]
Megan Rapinoe Scores With Her BodyArmor Ad (Here’s What Smaller Brands Can Learn From It)
The U.S. Women's soccer star is also the star of a provocative new BodyArmor ad.
Outspoken soccer star Megan Rapinoe scored huge goals throughout the Women's World Cup competition, including in the victorious final match. (USA! … [Read more...]
I’ve Used This Productivity Hack for Years. It Makes You More Effective and Fulfilled
The "Color Coded Workplan" method requires introspection--but leads to the intersection of work and meaning
Getting dragged down in the minutiae of our jobs, the stuff we think must be done and know we don’t like doing, can drain even the most enthusiastic … [Read more...]
Highly Likable People Avoid These 12 Behaviors
Be great to work with, not grating
Succeeding in business is hard, why make it harder with even occasional repugnant behavior? Time and again over my 30 year career I've seen that likable people who … [Read more...]
Science Says Do This If You Want People to Think You’re Trustworthy Seconds After Meeting You
Think of this as a cheat code for portraying trustworthiness (it's not as ironic as it sounds).
It’s not impossible to overcome a bad first impression. In fact, research shows us how. But why would you put yourself behind the eight ball if you don’t have to? Especially when … [Read more...]
In a Recent Study, Microsoft Found That the Most Successful Teams Share These 5 Traits
These are five traits you can bring to your team.
It's never been more important to understand what makes world-class teams tick. The pace of work continues to accelerate as does its scope and complexity. More business … [Read more...]
