We’ve all experienced no shortage of change the last few years, that’s for certain. News flash: the pace of change won’t be slowing down any time soon, either. Which makes it even … [Read more...]
This Counterintuitive Approach is Key for Fostering High-Performing Teams
So few teams get this right.
We’re all looking for an edge to boost team performance or experience-based secrets to success. One thing’s for sure, any formula for success requires an intense … [Read more...]
Google Discovered the 10 Traits of the Best Managers in an Unexpected Way
Google's definition of what makes the very best managers will help you be your very best
It’s not every day you learn of a really smart company setting out to prove that managers don’t matter. But that’s exactly what Google did … [Read more...]
New Study Shows Working From Home Can Be a Career-Killer (But Here’s How to Avoid That)
Research reveals an unwanted downside for remote workers -- but let's not accept the findings.
Working from home is a red-hot trend, a skill that when you excel at it can lead to tremendous productivity gains. The numbers of remote workers are swelling, … [Read more...]
A New Study Shows the 6 Best Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Build Their Career Skills
The study shows the top six skills that working adults learned from their parents (and how you can help them along).
Some things in life you just don't learn until later on. Some of the biggest impact my parents had on me didn't become clear until I started parenting my … [Read more...]
17 Phrases Great Leaders Never Say to Employees
There's just no room in great leadership for this verbal spew.
Writer Maya Angelou was only half right when she said that people won't remember what you said, but they'll always remember how you made them feel. True, unless you're talking … [Read more...]
6 Rules of Leadership Directly From the Army Field Guide
I got my hands on the Army's "leadership bible" and dug in so you can dig in on the front lines of powerful leadership
There are plenty of corporate CEO’s that have cut their leadership teeth in the Army. And the army is known to produce more skilled leaders than perhaps any … [Read more...]
This is What Happens When You Don’t Embrace These 5 Values as a Leader
You know the value of values in leadership (and life). But are you aware what happens when you don't live up to some of the most important ones?
Much has been written about the importance of values at the company and individual level. Organizations that clearly define and support their values are proven to … [Read more...]
This 6 year-year study teaches how your team can engage in healthy debate
A six-year study revealed that high-performing teams need to be good at this (and it's not so easy).
Psychologist John Gottman can predict whether or not a married couple will be together five years later with startling 90 percent accuracy. How does he do it? He watches … [Read more...]
This Is Why You Fear Change, and What to Do About It (According to Science)
An escalating amount of research indicates that change is tough on us. De-escalate the issue with the 4C's of Change.
Overcoming a fear of change can be as difficult as overcoming a fear of failure. I mean like untangling-your-earbuds-when-you’re-in-a-hurry difficult. But if change … [Read more...]