INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) In my new book (May 7th), The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and … [Read more...]
Issue #138: On How to Check In on Someone, How to Sort Through Advice, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Sesame Street character Elmo recently posted a simple question on X: “Elmo is just checking in. How is everybody doing?” No one … [Read more...]
Issue #86: On the 4 Things Employees Need Most This Year, Sparking Proactivity, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) As we embark on a new year, research from Gallup points to what employees need most from their leaders. By the way, … [Read more...]
Issue # 8: On the Secret to Giving a Great Talk, Listening Well, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • As a professional speaker, I’m often asked, “What’s the key to giving a great talk?” People are surprised when I answer, … [Read more...]
10 Things Leaders Can Learn About Operating in Crisis from the Samsung Debacle
It's been a rough span of weeks for Samsung. Ensure you have smoother sailing in times of crisis with these 10 tenets
The Samsung Note 7 launched with much fanfare this summer; tech websites loved it and it was a recommended buy. All was good. Oh, and then it started exploding. As did my … [Read more...]
The CEO of a Major Headhunting Firm Says the Best Resume He’s Ever Seen Had These 6 Things
Is it time to dust off the old resume? Here are some tips.
You've probably heard the phrase, "Time to dust off the ol' resume." Whether you're currently looking for a job or not, it's always good to have an up-to-date … [Read more...]
11 Annoying Business Buzzwords You Use Without Thinking and What to Say Instead
Communication is hard enough--don't get people tuning out by using this jargon
Procter & Gamble CEO A.G. Lafley once told me that 90 percent of his job was trying to communicate. That's the case for many business leaders who spend a … [Read more...]
