Warren Buffett is at it again, this time spouting nuggets of wisdom in, of all places, Sports Illustrated. The magazine interviewed him for their July 1, … [Read more...]
30 Year Study: Raise Financially Successful Kids By Teaching Them This 1 Thing
A newly published study makes a strong link between a specific behavior set and future income
We all worry, to some extent, about how financially successful we'll be. But if you're a parent, there's an extension of that concern that gets talked about less … [Read more...]
Google Can Identify Its Highest-Empathy Leaders In Just 5 Minutes
The search giant doesn't have to search hard for high-empathy leaders when armed with these questions
Google has perfected the use of data to help illuminate people dynamics. It tried to prove managers don't matter and instead found 10 traits of the very best ones. It … [Read more...]
The Obamas Announced They’re Building a Business Empire on 1 Simple Thing (You Can Too)
The former first couple announced a Spotify podcast deal symbolic of a potent way to build a successful business
There's a new podcasting empire in town and it speaks to the State of the Union of a certain pair of important entrepreneurs. Spotify announced a deal … [Read more...]
Burnout Was Named an Official Medical Condition (You Might Have It If 3 Things Are True)
Burnout is now officially a medical diagnosis. Do these three things to avoid it.
All those late nights blending into early mornings, day after day, leading up to feelings of exhaustion and disengagement. It's not just you. And it's a thing. … [Read more...]
Want Your Child to Be as Successful as Bill Gates? Try His Model for Raising Kids (Inspired By His Parents)
Bill and Melinda Gates know a thing or two about success -- and fostering it in children
Who wouldn't want their child to hit the heights of success that Bill Gates has enjoyed? While it's ludicrous to set that as a bar, there's still much to … [Read more...]
What I Learned About Emotional Intelligence After Taking a Psychologist-Designed EQ Test
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...]
Workers Are Retaliating Against Peers Coming to Work Sick By (Deservedly) ‘Sick Shaming’ Them
What's more expensive than employee absenteeism? Employee presenteeism
I have a confession to make. We're in a time where tolerance and empathy are more needed than ever. I try to role model open-mindedness and inclusion for my daughter. I have little … [Read more...]
Want to Better Connect With That Difficult Co-Worker? Try This 1 Sentence
A poor relationship with just one co-worker can drain the joy out of work. Change this for the better, and reinforce good relationships too, with this one sentence.
There are few workplace situations as draining as dealing with a difficult co-worker. And no, administering taser-therapy is not an option. I'm often asked for … [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 … [Read more...]
