INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) This is me taking in the famous “Hollywood” sign, from a well-positioned rooftop restaurant. I was brunching here when I overheard … [Read more...]
Issue #82: On Making a Good Impression in Adversity, Beating Imposter Syndrome, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) People remember how you act in adversity – for good or bad (it reveals your true character). In fact, there may be no more lasting, … [Read more...]
Issue #61: On How to Gain Respect, Keeping Your Cool, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Having difficulty getting the respect you deserve at work (or in life)? Ask these 3 questions to prioritize and organize … [Read more...]
Issue #59: On Restoring Your Happiness, Taking Pride in Your Work, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Music gave me a sign this past weekend. I was at the BottleRock music festival in Napa Valley, and was struck by the number of … [Read more...]
Issue #52: On the Cost of Impatience, Doing What Matters, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Think of the last time that being impatient, in a hurry, was of benefit to you. Go ahead, I’ll be patient and wait. You’ll … [Read more...]
Issue #50: On the Power of Wandering, Harsh Advice to Cut-Off Complainers, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) So often in life we feel pressure to figure out our path – to set a destination, draw a straight line from the here and now to the … [Read more...]
Issue #46: On the Biggest Happiness Drain, Developing Better Judgment, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Research from the London Business School points to the most fundamental things you forget when it comes to developing … [Read more...]
Issue #39: On Being Valued, Working on the Right Things, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A reader’s LinkedIn post reminded me of this potent tale: A father offered a car to his daughter for graduating with honors, an … [Read more...]
Issue #29: On Doing Your Best Work, Raising EQ in Adversity, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) What if you truly believed that your best work is still ahead of you? It would alter how you think and act. It’d be easier to … [Read more...]
Issue #13: On Improving Your Focus, the 1-Word Key to Hybrid Work, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) With hybrid work here (part remote/part in-office), what should leaders focus on? Systems, processes, and IT? Construct of the … [Read more...]
