INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) To overcome setbacks, first understand that they’re triggers. They’re an interruption you weren’t expecting or were hoping to … [Read more...]
Issue #126: On the Danger of Old Narratives, the 25/65/95 Rule of Goal Achievement, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Think of your organization (or your life, for that matter) as a field of shimmering wheat. Imagine you’re in a helicopter looking … [Read more...]
Issue #119: On Developing the Drive to Succeed, How Rob Lowe Reframes Failure, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A CEO of a major company once told me, "Winners exude a desire to win and willingness to put themselves out there to push through … [Read more...]
Issue #81: On Leadership According to Ryan Reynolds, How Speed Fuels Big Thinking, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You hear it, or say it, all the time – “We’ve got to think bigger!” But there’s one tiny problem. Or more precisely, a big … [Read more...]
Issue #80: On Rejuvenating Culture Via Emotional Proximity, Connecting People to Their Work, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) How do you revitalize an organization’s culture when so many people work remotely now? In last week's issue, I … [Read more...]
Issue #70: On Balancing the 5 Balls of Life, Leading at Your Level, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s a simple, but powerful, metaphor, to help you maintain proper balance in your life. It comes from former Coca-Cola CEO … [Read more...]
Issue #45: On Choosing Opportunities and Taking Mistakes in Stride
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s the single most important question to ask yourself when debating whether or not to take on a new opportunity: “Why … [Read more...]
Issue #35: On the Key Question of Leadership, Pursuing the Right Things, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) So much of how we act as a leader (including how we lead ourselves) boils down to one question: Are you … [Read more...]
Issue #12: On Intelligent Autonomy, Encouraging Debate, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You know the importance of granting autonomy, but might not know that research shows there’s a dark side to it. For … [Read more...]
The 1 Best Tip for Succeeding in 5 Key Roles You Play at Work
You wear so many hats—might as well wear them well.
In my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization, I discuss the fact that we’ve taken on multiple roles and wear … [Read more...]