INSIGHTS & IMPERFECTIONS This week, I’m blending these two sections to share the power of conducting a belief exchange. We often think of limiting … [Read more...]
Issue #32: On Leading with Empathy, Addressing Burnout, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Empathy can be defined as making others feel seen and heard, and having the capacity to understand what others are … [Read more...]
Want Your Team to Better Adapt to Change? Try the 3 Circles of Commitment
They’ll help you change too.
We’ve all experienced no shortage of change the last few years, that’s for certain. News flash: the pace of change won’t be slowing down any time soon, either. Which makes it even … [Read more...]
Issue #17: On the Golden Rule of Influence, Stories Told About You, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s a simple, but profound, truth. People don't remember us for what we do for ourselves, they remember us for what we do for … [Read more...]
1 Word Sums Up Why Your Middle Manager Role is So Hard
But there are clear winning strategies to overcome the challenges
If you’re reading this, odds are, you’re a middle manager, i.e. someone who has a boss and is a boss, who has to lead and influence from the messy middle, up, down, and across … [Read more...]
4 Reasons You’re Getting Burned Out at Work (And What to Do About It)
Just 4 questions can uncover the real culprit
In 2019, The World Health Organization published its latest International Classification of Diseases and labeled workplace burnout a medical diagnosis. Since we went to a remote … [Read more...]
This Counterintuitive Approach is Key for Fostering High-Performing Teams
So few teams get this right.
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...]
