INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Most of us intuitively understand the importance of remaining calm in the face of adversity. Emotions are likely already … [Read more...]
Issue #163: On the “Host Country Effect,” Steve Kerr’s Take on Confidence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) France took home 64 medals in the summer 2024 Olympics, dramatically more than the 37 medals they averaged during the previous five … [Read more...]
Issue #161: Warren Buffett on Low-Hanging Fruit, Taking Progressive Risk, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Many of us hold periods of calm as the gold standard of work-life. Work hard, get through the tough stuff, and eventually, you’ll … [Read more...]
Issue #117: On the Power of Being a First Follower, Establishing Executive Presence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) We’re taught to think of a leader as the one who has the bold vision, and who motivated those around him/her to accomplish that vision. … [Read more...]
Issue #98: On the 4 Core Regrets, a Big Lesson Learned, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) The first quarter of this year, for whatever reason, I experienced a lull in our core business, in being hired to keynote. It’s the … [Read more...]
Issue #82: On Making a Good Impression in Adversity, Beating Imposter Syndrome, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) People remember how you act in adversity – for good or bad (it reveals your true character). In fact, there may be no more lasting, … [Read more...]
Issue #79: On When Courage Actually Shows Up, the 5 C’s of Change Leadership, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) “Courage happens on the other side of trying. Don’t expect it to show up before.” I recently heard actor Jason Bateman say this … [Read more...]
Issue #10: On Making Better Decisions, Self-Awareness, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • Decisions, decisions. You make them all day long, big and small—so who wouldn’t love to make better decisions? But … [Read more...]
Navy SEALs Use These 4 Psychology Tricks to Succeed Under Extreme Pressure
How do you react in moments of extreme pressure?
I was keynoting at a company when the presenter before me (an ex-Navy SEAL) took the stage to discuss the importance of succeeding under extreme pressure. It was a topical comment, … [Read more...]
