We’re all looking for an edge to boost team performance or experience-based secrets to success. One thing’s for sure, any formula for success requires an intense … [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...]
10 Things Leaders Can Learn About Operating in Crisis from the Samsung Debacle
It's been a rough span of weeks for Samsung. Ensure you have smoother sailing in times of crisis with these 10 tenets
The Samsung Note 7 launched with much fanfare this summer; tech websites loved it and it was a recommended buy. All was good. Oh, and then it started exploding. As did my … [Read more...]
Want a More Tolerant World and Happier Relationships? Follow This 1 Sentence of Advice
In a world becoming so divisive, it's great to hear advice on strengthening bonds
I’m an optimist but even I’m noticing the prolific increase in divisiveness across all walks of life of late, whether it’s a sports story that divides our opinions, … [Read more...]
In 1 Powerful Sentence Warren Buffett Just Shared the Key to Leading With Empathy
The Oracle of Omaha was opining on, of all people, former baseball star turned entrepreneur Alex Rodriguez.
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...]
The 5 Skills Employees Most Want Their Boss to Have, According to New Research From LinkedIn
It's National Bosses Day-- if you're a boss, give yourself a gift by absorbing this.
Today is National Bosses Day and what better way to celebrate it than to tell bosses everywhere what skills they need if they want to be seen as a good boss. It … [Read more...]
Child Psychiatry Experts Says Mentally Strong Kids Have Parents Who Taught Them These 4 Traits
Few skills are more important to instill in your children than the ability to be mentally strong.
The pursuit of giving your kids the best chance to succeed covers many facets. This includes helping them become well-adjusted or helping them build their … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson Just Silenced Critics With a Pointed Tweet. Here’s Why His Approach Was So Smart
With just two sentences, the golf superstar handles critics in sage fashion
Any leader, entrepreneur, or anyone in business has to deal with criticism --it's part of the deal. But no one said it's easy, so when high-profile people … [Read more...]
Highly Likable People Avoid These 12 Behaviors
Be great to work with, not grating
Succeeding in business is hard, why make it harder with even occasional repugnant behavior? Time and again over my 30 year career I've seen that likable people who … [Read more...]
Science Says Do This If You Want People to Think You’re Trustworthy Seconds After Meeting You
Think of this as a cheat code for portraying trustworthiness (it's not as ironic as it sounds).
It’s not impossible to overcome a bad first impression. In fact, research shows us how. But why would you put yourself behind the eight ball if you don’t have to? Especially when … [Read more...]