INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) My publisher recently informed me that my 2021 book, Leading from the Middle, has been so successful that they’re … [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...]
These 12 Questions Help You Communicate During Times of Change
Ask employees, or your boss
Every person’s experience with change is shaped by their past experiences with it. These experiences can form biases, fears, assumptions, and perceptions that can negatively affect … [Read more...]
If You’re Calling Your Adult Child’s Boss, Just Don’t (a Stunning New Study Says 11 Percent Are)
New research shows how far 'snowplow' parents will go and the damage they cause.
The recent college admissions scandal certainly shows how far some parents will go to give their kids the best. But a new study by Morning Consult … [Read more...]
If Even Bill Gates has a Mentor, So Should You
Mentoring makes you better, no matter how good you are. I’ll show you how to find one.
For me, making the leap from corporate world to the world of author, speaker, educator, and entrepreneur required one last push. As ready as I thought I was, I still had last … [Read more...]
The 5 Keys to Finding the Right Mentor
You've heard plenty about the power of mentors, but lasering in on and landing the right one can be tricky. Here's how.
Bill Gates has his Warren Buffett. Luke Skywalker has his Yoda. Kanye West has his, uh, Kanye West. You’ve read or heard much on the power and importance of mentors. … [Read more...]
Learning to Lead Yourself First is the Real Secret to Great Leadership
If you want to climb the ladder as a leader, you can't miss the first rung--learning how to lead yourself. Two Indiana University experts show how.
Everyone and their mother has their secret to leadership and there’s no shortage of articles on leadership lessons extracted from virtually … [Read more...]
The 5 Best Things You Can Secretly Do For Your Employees
As a manager, while you should be great at your craft, no one said you couldn't be crafty. Here's how you can propel your people--with a twinkle in your eye.
There’s nothing I treasure more than helping my employees become a better version of themselves–all while being a sneaky version of myself (sometimes). It makes it even … [Read more...]
8 Powerful Ways to Lead From the Heart
When it comes to matters of the heart, don’t forget leadership. Here’s how to roll up your sleeves and wear your heart on them.
Ever experience this? Your working environment is heavy with strategy, plans, and activity (maybe too much activity, too few choices). Lots of analysis, plenty of goals, … [Read more...]
