INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) It’s a dilemma – you want to have executive presence, but you’re introverted. Huge challenge, right? Not necessarily. Some of … [Read more...]
Issue #136: On Lifting a Weight vs. Carrying It, the Power of a “Macklemore Moment,” and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) What weight are you carrying? What slow-burning, in-the-background problem, is eating at you, always parked in the quiet, dark spaces, … [Read more...]
Issue #135: On Emotional Bonuses, Preserving Momentum, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Big financial bonuses have been in the news of late. Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, recently gave employees … [Read more...]
Issue #127: On Leading with EQ, an Overlooked Form of Confidence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to lead with emotional intelligence, without sacrificing the end result? Remember this refrain: Think like an … [Read more...]
Issue #108: On Tom Cruise’s Method of Motivating, the Expectation-Setting Spectrum, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Actor Kevin Pollak shared an interesting story about his experience filming the classic movie, A Few Good Men. … [Read more...]
Issue #89: On Handling Broken New Year’s Resolutions, a Genius Way to Practice Gratitude, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) So you’ve got a few 2023 weeks under your belt, and… you’ve already broken your new year’s resolutions. You’re not … [Read more...]
Issue #78: On the Surgeon General’s Toxic Workplace Plan, 5 Conversations to Have with Employees, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Toxic workplaces have become such a health issue, they’ve caught the eye of the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, … [Read more...]
Issue #74: On Turning Your Boss Into Your Raving Fan, If You’re Being “Quiet Fired” and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s a focused way to turn your boss into your raving fan, shared with me by a high-level HR exec. Write this down on an … [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...]
Issue #28: On Driving Accountability, the Surprising Downside of Bureaucracy, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Research reported in the Harvard Business Review reveals just how damaging corporate bureaucracy and hierarchy can … [Read more...]
