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...]
9 Success Lessons From Usain Bolt’s Absurd Rio Olympics
Usain Bolt didn't just glide into success in Rio. He applied powerful success lessons along the way--you can too.
This just in: Usain Bolt is fast. I'm not. I move about as quickly as a manatee swimming in a vat of hair gel. But I'm quick to pick up on applicable lessons for … [Read more...]
16 Lessons Dana Vollmer Learned Going From Baby to Rio Gold Medal in 17 Months: An Exclusive Interview
This exclusive interview with the first USA swim mom to win gold reveals insight on succeeding as a mom and a professional that's worth diving into
17 months after having her son Arlen, Dana Vollmer won a gold medal in swimming at the Rio Olympics. For perspective, it takes me 17 months to get around to putting the … [Read more...]
Earth Just Hit Record Temperatures, and 14 Other Warning Signs Leaders Miss
Recent scientist's warnings may fall on deaf ears, but these signs of an unhealthy workplace culture shouldn't
Scientists at Berkeley Earth just reported that the Earth hit a record high temperature in 2016, crushing the record set in 2015, which pummeled that of 2014. A … [Read more...]
Every Boss Is Accountable. Spain’s World Cup Coach Just Learned That the Hard Way by Getting Fired
In a stunning move, coach Julen Lopetegui was fired by Spain's soccer federation. A lesson on managing up lies within
With respect to PT Barnum and the Super Bowl, the World Cup is the greatest show on earth--and a sideshow worthy of a circus just erupted a day before the … [Read more...]
Warren Buffett Says You Should Read 500 Pages a Day (Yikes). Here Are 7 Ways to at Least Read More
Before you say "But I don't have time," take the time to read this
We're all searching for ways to be above average performers. Good news, I've found a low bar for you--in the number of books your competition (fellow humans) read annually. … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Just Pinpointed What Makes the Best Entrepreneurs in 4 Brilliant Words
It's an approach any entrepreneur can take, and that the best ones have
Jeff Bezos says a lot of smart things. He writes plenty too, like thoughtful annual shareholder letters, nestling sharp nuggets within. At a recent Amazon all-hands … [Read more...]
Megan Rapinoe Scores With Her BodyArmor Ad (Here’s What Smaller Brands Can Learn From It)
The U.S. Women's soccer star is also the star of a provocative new BodyArmor ad.
Outspoken soccer star Megan Rapinoe scored huge goals throughout the Women's World Cup competition, including in the victorious final match. (USA! … [Read more...]
In 1 Counterintuitive Sentence, Mark Cuban Just Gave the Secret to Rapidly Growing Any Business
Dallas Maverick's owner Mark Cuban gives counterintuitive advice, but it's by no means counterproductive.
Mark Cuban, the Shark Tank veteran, sports mogul, and business maven (not to mention billionaire) is known for giving punchy one-liners and pointed advice to anyone … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Posted His First Amazon Job Ad 25 Years Ago. 1 Telling Sentence Within Foreshadowed the Future
The very first Amazon job posting is telling in so many ways
Thursday, August 22 marked the 25th anniversary of the very first job opening Jeff Bezos ever posted. In his wildest dreams, he, nor anyone else, could … [Read more...]
