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 #166: How the Band “Creed” Can Influence Your Life Choices, the Power of “I Don’t” vs. “I Can’t,” and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You mean well. You want to stay on track towards your goals, at work, and in life. But there are so many distractions and temptations to … [Read more...]
Issue #153: On the Most Powerful Communication Device, “Pace Car” Leadership, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Can a kitchen table change you? Maybe not, but it holds memories. You can likely think of several tied to sitting around your own … [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 #145: Why Your Organization Moves So Slow, Stepping Away from a Problem, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Would you say your organization moves too slowly? If so, you’re in good company, as new research shows 82% of fellow … [Read more...]
Issue #130: On Keeping Eyes on the Prize, Decision-Making Bias, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to keep people focused on the goal, their eyes on the prize? Use a technique called mileage messaging. It’s based on … [Read more...]
Issue #122: On Warren Buffett’s Egg-Timer Lesson, the 10/10/10 Decision Making Test, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Author Suzy Welch told CNBC: Make It about a life lesson she learned from Warren Buffett, in the oddest of … [Read more...]
Issue #87: On Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience, Making Star-Employees Feel Special, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few things are more important for happiness and success than the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Good news is there’s a … [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...]
Issue #56: On a Pro-Poker Players Insight on Making Decisions, Increasing Your Resilience, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) What can a pro-poker player teach you about making decisions? Something important. In an interview with Psychology … [Read more...]