INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) We’re taught to think of a leader as the one who has the bold vision, and who motivated those around him/her to accomplish that vision. … [Read more...]
Issue #115: On Avoiding the Worst Kind of Regret, How to Stop Seeking Approval, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few emotions sting like regret. There are two kinds. One more painful, but easier to avoid, than the other kind of regret. … [Read more...]
Issue #105: On Ed Sheeran’s Secret to Success, Energy Audits, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Ed Sheeran rose to unprecedented musical stardom, elevating from street busker playing to make meal money, to setting touring … [Read more...]
Issue #99: On the Organizational Energy Formula, Overcoming Parkinson’s Law, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to maximize your organization’s energy? Try the Organizational Energy Formula: Et = E1 +/- E2 – E3 The formula … [Read more...]
Issue # 91: On 4 Magic Words to Use in Interviews, Balanced Leadership, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A very high-level executive at a Fortune 50 company recently reminded me of the importance of not being one-dimensional in times of … [Read more...]
Want to Be a Hero to Your Employees? Stop This 1 Toxic Behavior Immediately
It's hard enough to build a fulfilling workplace--you don't need to unwittingly undo the good you've done with this one uber-debilitating behavior.
We all want to do work that matters. So what is the literal opposite of work that matters? Well, work that doesn't matter. Work that is literally a waste of time, has no point to … [Read more...]
Issue # 16: On Why It’s So Dang Hard to Change, Keeping an Upbeat Mindset, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Why is it so dang hard to change? Neuroscientist Gabija Toleikyte explains it’s because of a war between two parts … [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...]
7 Ways to Spot the Walking Disengaged (Before It’s Too Late)
It's a zombie wasteland of disengaged employees out there. Here's how to spot them and bring 'em back to the living
Do you suspect the dead walk among you at work? I'm talking about disengaged employees who lethargically shuffle through the day and infect other employees. And … [Read more...]
Science Says ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ Week Has Astonishing Health Benefits
February 12th marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness week -- so get in on the acts.
Geesh, does the world ever need this week. The global phenomenon that is Random Acts of Kindness week is upon us: February 12-18, 2017. We as co-workers -- nay, … [Read more...]
