INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I get asked a lot about how to create the conditions for success. Of course, the permutations on this are endless, but so much … [Read more...]
Issue #131: On the Power of Closing Some Doors, Knowing Your Value, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) It’s almost ingrained in us, this need to keep our options open. But let me, instead, extol the virtues of closing some doors. … [Read more...]
Issue # 91: On 4 Magic Words to Use in Interviews, Balanced Leadership, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A very high-level executive at a Fortune 50 company recently reminded me of the importance of not being one-dimensional in times of … [Read more...]
Issue #38: On the Truth About Vulnerability, Owning Your Career and Happiness, and More.
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I discovered something I have in common with Harvard's Amy Edmondson – a belief in the truth about vulnerability. We … [Read more...]
Issue # 24: On the Power of Wonder, Curiosity Over Anger, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I believe we all could use more wonder in our lives. Wonder is a complex emotion that involves elements of surprise, … [Read more...]
Issue #18: On Developing Better Business Judgment, the Steve Jobs Rule for Handling Criticism, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Better results come from better decisions, which most directly come from better judgment. Research from the London … [Read more...]
Issue #1: On Setting Expectations, Decisiveness, and More
**Lead On! gives you blasts of original thinking in a fast-read format. Each issue offers a crisp insight, a lesson learned from mistakes made, and one research-backed … [Read more...]
How Billionaire Peter Gilgan Built His Business and Community (and How You Can, Too)
In this exclusive interview with Peter Gilgan (homebuilder and one of "Forbes Richest") I unearth lessons for building a business while giving back
Who doesn't love learning about retrospective lessons on success or what the wildly successful have learned. You'll get all of that here plus learn how to do great … [Read more...]
‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ Will Be a More Meaningful Experience If You Do These 6 Things
It's a fun, but underutilized tradition. Here's how to make it matter
Every year for a day in April (Thursday, April 25th, this year) we engage in a fun, albeit somewhat odd ritual, known as "Take Your Child To Work Day." My daughter always … [Read more...]
The Single Biggest Interviewing Mistake Job Candidates Make, According to a Facebook Exec Who’s Worked at the Company for 13 Years
You want that interview to lead to an offer, so don't get led astray
It's always interview season in a tight job market, and even more so in college graduation season. With so much interviewing advice readily available, … [Read more...]
