INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few things wear out our patience, energy, or morale at work more than when an underperforming employee goes unaddressed. People get … [Read more...]
Issue #155: A Surprising Tip for Being More Decisive, How the Pairing Paradox Warps Decisions, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A fascinating psychology study found a connection between our body movements and the state of our certainty when … [Read more...]
Issue #154: On the Difference Between Motivation and Inspiration, Creating a Personal Growth Cycle, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Ever consider the difference between motivation and inspiration? It’s worth thinking about, especially as a leader. Motivation … [Read more...]
Issue #143: A Simple Way to Evaluate Your Problems, Reframing Problems, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s an interesting way to reframe problems, (popularized by author Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg). Instead of just … [Read more...]
Issue #130: On Keeping Eyes on the Prize, Decision-Making Bias, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to keep people focused on the goal, their eyes on the prize? Use a technique called mileage messaging. It’s based on … [Read more...]
Issue #113: On Prioritizing Like a 5-Star General, the Great Happiness Trap, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) One of the great myths is that there’s not enough time. When I catch myself thinking this, if I pause, and I’m honest with … [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 #80: On Rejuvenating Culture Via Emotional Proximity, Connecting People to Their Work, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) How do you revitalize an organization’s culture when so many people work remotely now? In last week's issue, I … [Read more...]
Issue #33: On the Happiness Equation, Using Your Superpower, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Everyone, including you, has a superpower, a super strength you can apply with fervor, like a superhero, to do good in the … [Read more...]
5 Ways Leaders Make Their Messaging Meaningful
Strive for these five and your messaging comes alive
More than one CEO has said, "Leadership is 90 percent communication," and research bears them out by showing that the way in which managers communicate with employees is one of the … [Read more...]
