INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) There’s a story I tell in my keynote, “How to Leave a Legacy at Work and in Life,” that I’ll share the gist of here – it gets at … [Read more...]
Issue #220: 6 Assumptions that Block Your Success, 4 Words to Help Keep What Troubles You in Perspective, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Achieving success is hard enough, why would you want to make unhelpful assumptions that actually block your path to … [Read more...]
Issue #167: Getting People to Change, Six Words for Personal Transformation, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few things are harder in the world of work (and maybe, in life) than getting people to change in the way you need them to. In … [Read more...]
Issue #146: A Special Issue: How to Become Mentally Stronger
I’m excited to announce the launch of my new book, The Mentally Strong Leader (coming May 7th)! In this week’s special issue, we’ll focus on one important … [Read more...]
Issue #127: On Leading with EQ, an Overlooked Form of Confidence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to lead with emotional intelligence, without sacrificing the end result? Remember this refrain: Think like an … [Read more...]
Issue #126: On the Danger of Old Narratives, the 25/65/95 Rule of Goal Achievement, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Think of your organization (or your life, for that matter) as a field of shimmering wheat. Imagine you’re in a helicopter looking … [Read more...]
Issue #108: On Tom Cruise’s Method of Motivating, the Expectation-Setting Spectrum, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Actor Kevin Pollak shared an interesting story about his experience filming the classic movie, A Few Good Men. … [Read more...]
These 9 Questions Will Get You 100% Clear on What Your Boss Expects
Ask and ye shall receive--clarity
I’m betting that everyone reading this understands the importance of knowing what your boss expects from you. Duh. The problem lies in the assumptions we make and the lack of … [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...]
6 Ways to Cope with a Bad Boss
You can manage toxic managers. It takes deep breaths and these half-dozen hacks
There’s nothing more devastating to one’s engagement level, happiness, or productivity than a toxic boss. They change the entire way you view your … [Read more...]
