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...]
This Productivity Drain Saps a Whopping 32 Days a Year from Employees
We're all trying to squeeze out more productivity, so it's time to put the squeeze on this surprising output drain.
The quest for business productivity is its own massive category, with countless companies hoping the latest, greatest productivity app will turn out to be a boon for team … [Read more...]
If Bill Gates Praises Warren Buffett for this 1 Leadership Ability, It’s Probably Worth Copying
Bill Gates pointed out an often overlooked (but crucial) leadership skill in his friend Warren Buffett. Here are six ways to build it.
There’s no shortage of keys to remarkable leadership or critical leadership values to uphold. But Bill Gates just pointed out one of the most overlooked (and … [Read more...]
6 Rules of Leadership Directly From the Army Field Guide
I got my hands on the Army's "leadership bible" and dug in so you can dig in on the front lines of powerful leadership
There are plenty of corporate CEO’s that have cut their leadership teeth in the Army. And the army is known to produce more skilled leaders than perhaps any … [Read more...]
This 6 year-year study teaches how your team can engage in healthy debate
A six-year study revealed that high-performing teams need to be good at this (and it's not so easy).
Psychologist John Gottman can predict whether or not a married couple will be together five years later with startling 90 percent accuracy. How does he do it? He watches … [Read more...]
This Simple, Brilliant Advice from Stephen Hawking Will Help You Lead a Longer, More Inspired Life
The other-worldly thinker shares surprisingly simple insight into what kept him motivated even late in life.
When theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking passed in 2018, the world also lost what many consider to be one of the greatest minds of our generation. The Cambridge … [Read more...]
5 Unhappiness Traps and How to Overcome Them
Happiness can be tricky enough to lasso. Why make it harder for ourselves by getting caught in these traps?
In this column, I’ve written about the Happiness Equation (Happiness = Reality – Expectations) and the importance of working/living with a sense of autonomy for … [Read more...]
11 Well-Known Failures That Will Inspire You to Succeed
Fear of failure is daunting. Here's help--famous "been there, done that" stories that will have you saying "learned this, did that".
Nothing debilitates us as much or is as scary as a fear of failure. In fact, research indicates that our fear of failure tops the list of our phobias … [Read more...]
The Future of Remote Work Is Happening Now. Here’s How to Make It Work for You
The office environment that many grew up with will soon be a relic.
Remote work has gone from mainstream to rushing river. The evil coronavirus has seen to that. While the productivity boosts of working from home were getting press, as … [Read more...]
