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...]
How to Write More Persuasive E-Mails
These 5 tricks will help you up your e-game
We’ve all been there, when we hit send and five seconds later wish we hadn’t. And that’s more likely to happen if you operate in the middle of your company (i.e. those who have … [Read more...]
Research with 3,000 Executives Reveals 3 Rules for Giving Praise and Encouragement
Reward your good intentions by rewarding others in the right way.
I learned long ago as a leader that the more credit, praise, and encouragement you give away, the more that comes back. The truth is, we’re all starving for it. Research I … [Read more...]
9 Success Lessons From Usain Bolt’s Absurd Rio Olympics
Usain Bolt didn't just glide into success in Rio. He applied powerful success lessons along the way--you can too.
This just in: Usain Bolt is fast. I'm not. I move about as quickly as a manatee swimming in a vat of hair gel. But I'm quick to pick up on applicable lessons for … [Read more...]
16 Lessons Dana Vollmer Learned Going From Baby to Rio Gold Medal in 17 Months: An Exclusive Interview
This exclusive interview with the first USA swim mom to win gold reveals insight on succeeding as a mom and a professional that's worth diving into
17 months after having her son Arlen, Dana Vollmer won a gold medal in swimming at the Rio Olympics. For perspective, it takes me 17 months to get around to putting the … [Read more...]
Mexico’s World Cup Win Caused an Earthquake. Then, the Coach Shared His 1 Inspirational Secret to Success
Yes, an actual earthquake. Every entrepreneur should learn from Juan Carlos Osorio's strategy that caused it
You read that headline right. In the midst of many compelling World Cup stories, this one is literally earth-shattering, Mexico was playing the defending World Cup … [Read more...]
Warren Buffett Says You Should Read 500 Pages a Day (Yikes). Here Are 7 Ways to at Least Read More
Before you say "But I don't have time," take the time to read this
We're all searching for ways to be above average performers. Good news, I've found a low bar for you--in the number of books your competition (fellow humans) read annually. … [Read more...]
If You Answer ‘Yes’ to Any of These 5 Questions, Your Workplace Is the Worst Kind of Toxic
There's dysfunction and then there's 'I can't function.'
Unfortunately, toxic workplaces are all too common. The real question is whether or not your workplace is the worst kind of toxic. I'm not talking about your … [Read more...]
Leaders at Google Are Trained to Do These 2 Things When Talking to Employees About Their Careers
Career conversations are crucial conversations--and Google leaders make them inspiring.
There are so many conversations that leaders never have with employees; good on-boarding discussions, informational talks to prepare the employee for a new project, … [Read more...]
4 Signs You Should Move On from that Goal, Idea, or Project
It can be hard to move on from a project, idea, or goal. Here's a simple process to help you decide if it's time.
A few years ago, 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...]
