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...]
Issue #61: On How to Gain Respect, Keeping Your Cool, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Having difficulty getting the respect you deserve at work (or in life)? Ask these 3 questions to prioritize and organize … [Read more...]
Use the Law of Opposites to Stand Out Among the Zillion Zoom Meetings You’re In
If you’ve got to sit in 1,000 virtual meetings, you might as well stand out
You just…can’t…do…another…one today. Zoom meetings that is. (Or Microsoft Teams, or Google Hangouts etc. etc. etc.) It’s a work hazard today as real as the hazards that … [Read more...]
The Secret to Becoming More Adaptable
The three forms of flexibility you need, and how to improve each
I think it’s safe to say this last year represents a tremendous period of change for many of us. And it won’t be the last. I’m not saying the whole world will go through what … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Cope with a Bad Boss
You can manage toxic managers. It takes deep breaths and these half-dozen hacks
There’s nothing more devastating to one’s engagement level, happiness, or productivity than a toxic boss. They change the entire way you view your … [Read more...]
This 1 Powerful Exercise Will Get You Super Clear on What’s Expected of You at Work
Employees are the most valuable asset, here's how to do your best work.
There are many timeless keys to success and behaviors that drive peak performance. But what stunts performance? There’s a major, yet hidden, culprit lurking in … [Read more...]
This 1 Thing Separates Those Who Are Ultra-Resilient from Those Who Aren’t
Bouncing back from setbacks ain't easy--but is entirely doable with the right kind of help
Setbacks can set you back or sling you forward, depending on how resilient you are. The ability to bounce back and become mentally stronger is something … [Read more...]
I Took This Emotional Intelligence Test – Here’s What I Learned About EQ (And What You Can Too)
Emotional intelligence as a leadership skill is only growing in importance. Here's how to grow yours.
We’ve now all heard enough about emotional intelligence that we know it must be part of our repertoire as a leader, co-worker, parent, and friend. But emotional … [Read more...]
7 Signs You’re Leading From a Place of Fear
You might be leading from a place of fear and not even realize it
So much of what we do in life is born out of love, or fear. The latter never shapes an outcome good for anybody. Perhaps you're already working to overcome your own fears, like … [Read more...]
30 Ways to Show Gratitude (Which We Need More Than Ever)
Get into the spirit and make it a month of gratitude with these 30 powerful approaches.
It's an extra-good time of year to show gratitude at work (and in life). You can draft off the sentiment that naturally comes with the season. That is, until you read … [Read more...]
