If you were anything like me, math class was painful, on a good day. Oh, if only fidget spinners had been invented back then. I can vividly recall discussions with my mom revolving … [Read more...]
How This Entrepreneur Made $1 Million Last Year Just by Talking
Inspiring business and life lessons lie within the story of a most unlikely millionaire.
Scott Stratten has always been an entrepreneur, a word he jokingly tells me is Latin for "terrible employee". After short stints in sales and HR in his early twenties … [Read more...]
Maryland Football Just Showed Leaders What Not to Do When Dealing With a Toxic Employee
All the wrong plays from the wrong playbook. That's what University of Maryland leadership just executed
The beat goes on with administrative leaders and coaches in college football embroiled in case studies of poor leadership. First, the Notre Dame scandal, then Ohio … [Read more...]
Doing This 1 Simple Thing In the Face of Criticism Gives Your Self-Confidence a Tremendous Boost
Some powerful self-help for boosting your self-confidence
Having been a manager of others for 30 years, I'm hard pressed to think of anything more debilitating for an employee than when they beat themselves … [Read more...]
4 Unexpected Things Leaders Can Do to Help Employees Achieve Their Career Goals
They might be unexpected ways to fuel careers, but by no means unattainable
Part of true leadership is caring about your employee's career as much as you do about your own. I've been privileged to help employees achieve their career … [Read more...]
7 Ways the Best Leaders Make Time for Their Team
Whether they ask for your time or you volunteer it, these are the most powerful ways to do so
There are many ways leaders can work to set themselves apart. Many require high levels of skill, like setting a vision, being a great strategic thinker or being … [Read more...]
Follow This 6 Step Method to Give Feedback to Even the Most Difficult Employee
We're not wired to give feedback well in general, let alone to tough employees. This technique will equip you well.
We've all been there. You could be working with a bunch of whistling Oompa-Loompas that love every second of the job and have the best of attitudes, but it … [Read more...]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says This 1 Thing Unlocks Employee Greatness. (It’s Why Microsoft Is Winning Again)
Satya Nadella boils down Microsoft's success into one powerful, unexpected driver.
CEOs have an overwhelming amount to worry about and focus on, especially incredibly complex tech companies like Microsoft. That's why I found Microsoft CEO Satya … [Read more...]
