Okay, so fueling interstate rivalries is something better left to sports I suppose. But I couldn't resist when I saw Gallup's State of the American Workplace Report. The … [Read more...]
7 Questions Every Leader Should Be Able to Answer for the New Employee
This is a great test for how clear the 10,000-foot view is
Leaders are tasked with setting the vision and drumbeat of the organization, fostering the kind of positive culture they intend, posting meaningful goals, and … [Read more...]
Want to Be Much Happier? Stop This 1 Behavior Right Now
I finally caught on to the need to cut off this behavior. It will make a huge difference for you too.
There are plenty of things you can start doing immediately to be happier, like making smart investments in yourself or strengthening relationships. You can even … [Read more...]
Want to lead like Abraham Lincoln? Here are 7 Ways How
Honest Abe is still the most revered president in history. Now you can emulate his best leadership qualities.
Leadership lessons come from everywhere. From standbys like Bill and Melinda Gates to Warren Buffett and Elon Musk. Even from sources as … [Read more...]
How to Get the Most Out of the Relationship With Your Mentor
So you've landed a mentor. Here's how to use your superpowers to keep both sides of the relationship revved and rewarding.
It’s time to make the absolute most out of this potentially powerful relationship. You enter this energized, and you plan to stay that way. How do you keep your mentor … [Read more...]
5 Unhappiness Traps and How to Overcome Them
Happiness can be tricky enough to lasso. Why make it harder for ourselves by getting caught in these traps?
In this column, I’ve written about the Happiness Equation (Happiness = Reality – Expectations) and the importance of working/living with a sense of autonomy for … [Read more...]
The 7 Laws of Effectively Leading From a Distance
Uncertain Times Call For Certain Next Steps
I’ve written about remote work and working from home quite a bit in the past. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, I find I no longer have to start articles on this topic by … [Read more...]
The Future of Remote Work Is Happening Now. Here’s How to Make It Work for You
The office environment that many grew up with will soon be a relic.
Remote work has gone from mainstream to rushing river. The evil coronavirus has seen to that. While the productivity boosts of working from home were getting press, as … [Read more...]
6 Leadership Lessons From The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
My visit to this hallowed place saw me entranced by the Tomb Guard, and enhanced as a leader. Here's why, and how.
Click-clack. Then, 21 steps. A 21 second wait, a pivot, then click-clack again. No, not me trying to learn to line-dance. This is the entrancing, rhythmic walk of the … [Read more...]