It's not hard to imagine the impact that getting enough sleep can have on the next day's productivity and ability to focus. You only have to wake up … [Read more...]
11 Annoying Business Buzzwords You Use Without Thinking and What to Say Instead
Communication is hard enough--don't get people tuning out by using this jargon
Procter & Gamble CEO A.G. Lafley once told me that 90 percent of his job was trying to communicate. That's the case for many business leaders who spend a … [Read more...]
Mentally Strong People Do 5 These Things For a Greater Sense of Control In Their Life
Work and life have a way of feeling out of control--but the mentally toughest have powerful hacks.
There's little in life that feels as uncomfortable as living with a sense that things are spinning out of control. We want autonomy at work and to not … [Read more...]
Considering 1 Word Each Morning For 60 Seconds Dramatically Sharpened My Focus For the Day. Here’s Why
As focus and productivity hacks go, this one's a 60-second cinch.
The greatest enemy of productivity is a lack of focus. And we'd like to believe that we can effectively multi-task but that whole thing is a myth (research from … [Read more...]
This 30-Year Study Shows Children Who Don’t Learn to Focus May Make Less Money as an Adult
It's a trait you can help them develop--in three powerful ways
That old saying that the teacher knows best may be even truer than you thought. A fascinating study from the University of Montreal published June 19, 2019 in the medical … [Read more...]
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Say They’re Friends Because They Share These Crucial Leadership Traits
This is why this odd couple being friends isn't so odd
We're often drawn to people we share common values with. When you have leaders of the accomplishment level and stature of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, you have to pay particular … [Read more...]
7 Habits to Create Multiple Streams of Income and Financial Independence
Monetizing your expertise in many ways is more than doable with a little discipline
Many dream of leaving corporate life to become an entrepreneur. The call for independence, both from "The Man" and financially, is strong. For those wanting to hang up a … [Read more...]
Navy SEALs Use These 4 Psychology Tricks to Succeed Under Extreme Pressure
How do you react in moments of extreme pressure?
I was keynoting at a company when the presenter before me (an ex-Navy SEAL) took the stage to discuss the importance of succeeding under extreme pressure. It was a topical comment, … [Read more...]
8 Mental Habits That Derail You From Success
These not so obvious habits you can engage in separate you from the success you seek
The path to success is jam-packed with common calls to action like not fearing failure, conquering procrastination, believing in yourself, staying focused, and not … [Read more...]
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