INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few emotions sting like regret. There are two kinds. One more painful, but easier to avoid, than the other kind of regret. … [Read more...]
Issue # 91: On 4 Magic Words to Use in Interviews, Balanced Leadership, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A very high-level executive at a Fortune 50 company recently reminded me of the importance of not being one-dimensional in times of … [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 #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...]
Issue #27: On an Unusual Interview Tip, Overcoming a Fear of Failure, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) These days, if you want interview advice, it’s easy enough to google it. Do so and you’ll find zillions of entries. But you won’t … [Read more...]
Ever Wonder When To Move On From An Idea, Goal or Project? Here’s How To Tell
The process for moving on is easier than you think
A while back, I wrote about the science-backed key to achieving your goals--to resist the human tendency to throw in the towel too soon when we fail to achieve an interim … [Read more...]
Stop Doing These 9 Things if You Don’t Want to Come Across as Insecure
Job security is evasive enough--why would you chase away goodwill with insecurity? Here's how to avoid it.
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are one of many groups to have proven a very direct link between self-confidence and success. So why on earth … [Read more...]
These 9 Forces Drain Your Energy for Work More Than Anything
Lost that lovin' feeling at work? Reignite your passion by countering these 9 insidious inspiration drains
Remember when you didn’t even have to try to feel inspired at work? Inspiration was everywhere. Everything was exciting, interesting, … [Read more...]
These 7 Thoughts Are Blocking You From Greater Success. Be Mentally Strong and Stop Them
No human being on the planet is immune from negative thoughts springing to mind
What often separates those who achieve success from those who don’t is what they do with those thoughts when they occur. I wanted to help you (and I) better navigate … [Read more...]
7 Lies You Tell Yourself That Keep You From Succeeding
These are untruths any one of us can get trapped in --so free yourself to soar
Achieving success is hard. So don't make it harder by playing out an all-too-common truth; that you tell yourself lies that get in the way. You don't mean to and might not … [Read more...]