INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Practice is practice, you either do it to get better, or you don’t, right? Wrong. As I share in my recent book, The … [Read more...]
Issue #167: Getting People to Change, Six Words for Personal Transformation, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few things are harder in the world of work (and maybe, in life) than getting people to change in the way you need them to. In … [Read more...]
Issue #163: On the “Host Country Effect,” Steve Kerr’s Take on Confidence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) France took home 64 medals in the summer 2024 Olympics, dramatically more than the 37 medals they averaged during the previous five … [Read more...]
Issue #162: Stop Believing 5 Myths That Undermine Your Confidence, Living a Braver, Fuller Life, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Developing confidence is hard enough. You don’t need myths about confidence undermining your ability to achieve it. Avoid … [Read more...]
Issue #158: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Sparking Creativity (a Lesson from Robin Williams), and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I interviewed Hollywood producer Mark Teitelbaum, who had the privilege of working with comedy legend Robin Williams shortly before … [Read more...]
Issue #146: A Special Issue: How to Become Mentally Stronger
I’m excited to announce the launch of my new book, The Mentally Strong Leader (coming May 7th)! In this week’s special issue, we’ll focus on one important … [Read more...]
Issue #127: On Leading with EQ, an Overlooked Form of Confidence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to lead with emotional intelligence, without sacrificing the end result? Remember this refrain: Think like an … [Read more...]
Issue #118: On the Worst Advice Ever, Overcoming Analysis Paralysis, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) There are enough things in the world around us, and in our day to day, that strip away our confidence and stoke our self-doubt. … [Read more...]
Issue #117: On the Power of Being a First Follower, Establishing Executive Presence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) We’re taught to think of a leader as the one who has the bold vision, and who motivated those around him/her to accomplish that vision. … [Read more...]
Issue #74: On Turning Your Boss Into Your Raving Fan, If You’re Being “Quiet Fired” and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s a focused way to turn your boss into your raving fan, shared with me by a high-level HR exec. Write this down on an … [Read more...]
