INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Think of your organization (or your life, for that matter) as a field of shimmering wheat. Imagine you’re in a helicopter looking … [Read more...]
Issue #90: On Key Life Perspective, the Surprising Priority in Uncertainty, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s insight and perspective about just how fortunate you are – no matter what adversity you’re going through. It’s inspired … [Read more...]
Issue #40: On Overcoming Limiting Beliefs, and Showing Empathy Remotely
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...]
These 5 Steps Will Create a Sense of Purpose for Your Team
It’s called “The Purpose Pyramid” – and it’s powerful
A team working with a strong sense of purpose is a force to be reckoned with. So how do you create it? With a tool called “The Purpose Pyramid,” one that I share in my (#1 … [Read more...]
Research with 3,000 Executives Reveals 3 Rules for Giving Praise and Encouragement
Reward your good intentions by rewarding others in the right way.
I learned long ago as a leader that the more credit, praise, and encouragement you give away, the more that comes back. The truth is, we’re all starving for it. Research I … [Read more...]
These 7 Factors Determine How Good of a Boss Your Employees Think You Are, According to Recent Research
How do you rate on these discerning questions?
Any manager prefers not to be hated by their team, wanting to be at least respected (if not appreciated and admired). But with all the things to focus on as a boss, … [Read more...]
Try Making Someone Else’s Day. This 1 Sentence Will Show You How
Be a force of positivity and growth for your employees with 1 powerful sentence and 13 tips.
We might not realize it, but our self-esteem and self-confidence are under assault every single day. I recently conducted research that revealed a shocking 93 percent … [Read more...]
Science Says Marriage Is Getting Harder. Here Are 3 Powerful Hacks to Help Entrepreneurs (and Everyone Else, Too)
Don't let the institution of marriage put you in one of another kind. These three great hacks will help you avoid that. As I write this, my wife (and business … [Read more...]
Want to Motivate Your Child to Do Well in School? Science Says Teach Them This 1 Thing
You can help solve one of life's great mysteries--motivating your child for that midterm
Of course, we want to do all that we can for our kids to help them succeed--keep an eye on them (even using technology if it helps), keep them from being perfectionists, monitor … [Read more...]