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...]
Want to Avoid Choking Under Pressure? Science Shows How
When the drama builds our brain takes a detour. Redirect
We all face high-pressure situations; a big presentation or meeting, a huge sales call, an important performance or big game, a key investor pitch. No matter how … [Read more...]
10 Lessons from Last Year to Fuel a Brighter 2021
I hope my looking back helps you move forward
By now, you’ve read enough summaries of the unthinkable year that was 2020. In this, the opening week of content from The Blog for 2021, I wanted to focus on hope. And so, I share … [Read more...]
‘Shark Tank’ Took a Bite Out of This Founder, but He Swims On (and You Should Too)
The founder of #besomebody took his mauling on the show as just another day in the ocean of entrepreneurship. Here's what you can learn from the resilient Kash Shaikh
The Sharks on ABC's 'Shark Tank' were in a feeding frenzy, and Kash Shaikh was wearing chum underwear. At least in the eight minutes viewers saw. (Shaikh was actually … [Read more...]
Try Making Someone Else’s Day. This 1 Sentence Will Show You How
Be a force of positivity and growth for your employees with 1 powerful sentence and 13 tips.
We might not realize it, but our self-esteem and self-confidence are under assault every single day. I recently conducted research that revealed a shocking 93 percent … [Read more...]
If You’re Calling Your Adult Child’s Boss, Just Don’t (a Stunning New Study Says 11 Percent Are)
New research shows how far 'snowplow' parents will go and the damage they cause.
The recent college admissions scandal certainly shows how far some parents will go to give their kids the best. But a new study by Morning Consult … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Just Released His Annual Shareholder Letter and Said 1 Counterintuitive Thing Is the Key to Continued Business Growth
The Amazon CEO's annual letter has a few surprising pieces of insight
In between all the other things Jeff Bezos has been dealing with in his life, he took time to release his annual shareholder letter yesterday (here if you want … [Read more...]
There Are Major Consequences to Giving Employees Autonomy If You Allow These 8 Things to Happen
The surprising dark side of granting autonomy can be avoided -- the effort is 1000 percent worth it.
The best leaders don't horde power, they give it away -- by granting autonomy (defined here as giving decision rights and freedom to operate to employees without your … [Read more...]
These 6 Words Will Help You Overcome Any Failure (They Did For Me)
Failure is an option, actually. Especially when you handle it with this powerful phrase
The occasional failure, even an #epicfail, is an inescapable part of life. But do you escape from the doldrums that envelop so many of us thereafter? I'm not talking … [Read more...]
Research Shows Listening to ‘Heroic’ Music When Zoning Out Produces More Empowering Thoughts
Who couldn't benefit from more self-empowerment? Now it's just a set of headphones away.
The power of music is undeniable. Listen to it under the right conditions and you get a productivity boost or other success-enhancing benefits. Listen to music that … [Read more...]
