INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Sesame Street character Elmo recently posted a simple question on X: “Elmo is just checking in. How is everybody doing?” No one … [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 #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 #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 #55: On the 3 “Ups” of Leadership, an Unexpected Form of Hope, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Talk to any well-respected, seasoned leader about what makes them so good in their role (and I have, hundreds and hundreds of … [Read more...]
Doing These 3 Things Will Instantly Improve Your Company’s Culture
They're easy to do but will make a big impact
Everyone knows there are unspoken rules that lead to a toxic culture (like risks are actually punished, not rewarded). But what happens when leaders don't seem to … [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...]
Want Your Team to Better Adapt to Change? Try the 3 Circles of Commitment
They’ll help you change too.
We’ve all experienced no shortage of change the last few years, that’s for certain. News flash: the pace of change won’t be slowing down any time soon, either. Which makes it even … [Read more...]
This Counterintuitive Approach is Key for Fostering High-Performing Teams
So few teams get this right.
We’re all looking for an edge to boost team performance or experience-based secrets to success. One thing’s for sure, any formula for success requires an intense … [Read more...]
Down on Clowns Lately? Not After Meeting This Ringling Bros. Clown Turned Entrepreneur
Clowns have gotten a bad rap lately in the news, but this clown turned entrepreneur, startup innovator, and TED talk veteran is no Bozo. He shares six lessons for entrepreneurial success.
The nationwide creepy-clown scare may have you clown-jaded, but Paul Miller will redeem his profession. After Miller's years of success as a Ringling Bros. Circus clown, the … [Read more...]
