Leadership lessons come from everywhere. From standbys like Bill and Melinda Gates to Warren Buffett and Elon Musk. Even from sources as … [Read more...]
This Huge Study Shows How to Raise Successful Kids Who Aren’t Perfectionists
The study shows the wrong kind of youth movement--one of rising perfectionism. Here's why it's bad, and what to do.
I’d hazard a guess that one out of every three interview respondents uses “I’m just too much of a perfectionist” as the weakness to talk about in interviews–as if it were an … [Read more...]
Science Explains Why You Fear Criticism (and Provides 6 Ways to Change This)
Criticism is hard to take, and even harder to not be afraid of. Learn how to more than deal with it in these 6 ways.
No one likes getting criticized. Some handle it better than others, but deep-down we all tolerate it at best like we do a dental cleaning. Many even have a fear of criticism, … [Read more...]
Handling Criticism in These 5 Emotionally Intelligent Ways Keeps Your Self-Confidence From Sinking
Don't let admonishment abolish your self-confidence
There's no way around it --criticism hurts. It doesn't matter if it was warranted or not, from whom it came or how pointed it was delivered (or not), it's just not fun. I'm not … [Read more...]
Stop These 4 Toxic Behaviors Before Your Employees Quit
Despite your effort to create a great workplace, fulfillment can slip out the exit with these damaging behaviors. Put an end to them.
Raise your hand if you want more things at work that sap your will to carry on. I’m guessing no takers. But beyond annoyances like that chatbot of a … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Stop Being So Hard On Yourself, According to Science
You know the drill. At work, in life, you blow past your successes and camp out at your failures.
If social media teaches us anything, it's that there's never a shortage of critics, about anything. So why would you add to human tendency by being your own worst … [Read more...]
What Inspires Jeff Bezos to Succeed? This 1 Quote That Hangs On His Fridge
Even one of the most successful people in history still draws inspiration from the words of others
I'm eons past questioning if Jeff Bezos is a success. Unearthing the keys to his success (and the behaviors behind it) is the work to be … [Read more...]
Apple CEO Tim Cook Nailed How to Handle Your Critics In 6 Brilliant, Pointed Words
Tim Cook had a zinger of wisdom hidden deep within a rousing commencement speech
It can be hard to handle criticism. We all know we need to do it; it's crucial to getting better as a human being. But not all criticism is created equal. In fact, … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Says to Build a Life You’re Proud of, Ask These 12 Questions
The Amazon CEO is known for offering sage advice--this may be his deepest dose
Jeff Bezos has made enough mistakes and seen enough success that he's qualified to offer advice of all kinds. Some of his most intriguing came from … [Read more...]
These Are the Best Things I’ve Learned From the Worst Bosses I’ve Had
Three decades of bosses later and I'm thankful for even the worst of them (11 lessons thankful). I've had some great, role model bosses. Ones that … [Read more...]
