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...]
These 12 Questions Help You Communicate During Times of Change
Ask employees, or your boss
Every person’s experience with change is shaped by their past experiences with it. These experiences can form biases, fears, assumptions, and perceptions that can negatively affect … [Read more...]