Microsoft is on a roll again under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella. I gave a keynote address at their Redmond, Washington, headquarters in June and was struck by a … [Read more...]
Want More Success With Little Extra Effort? Send These 6 Emails Each Week
Email never felt as productive and powerful as this.
Email is one of those things you enter into mindlessly, but it really requires a more mindful approach. You have to be intentional about managing your email so it isn't a time … [Read more...]
7 Common Mistakes Good Leaders Make That Cause Great People to Leave
Even the best leaders can fall for these easy to miss traps that cause unwanted turnover
Any leader worth his or her salt has a pretty good feel for toxic behaviors to avoid that can lead to an undesired culture at work. And they know feeding … [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...]
11 Toxic and Avoidable Reasons Your Best Employees Quit
Your all-star bench will soon be depleted if these are the plays running in the background
In many companies, losing great talent isn't hard, unfortunately. You probably know the typical reasons why valuable employees leave --a terrible boss, being … [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...]
These are the 5 Best Ways to Invest In Yourself and Foster Happiness
True joy requires going beyond the surface to fish the depths of what brings lasting happiness.
We’ve all read about the need to take time for taking care of your health, eating right, and getting enough sleep. And the “S” on Superman’s chest stands for Superman. … [Read more...]
Empathy is the Key to Emotional Intelligence– And Here’s the Key to Empathy
Emotional intelligence is a red-hot skill to build, and this one form is like rocket fuel for your leadership prowess
There are plenty of ways to lead from the heart and showcase your emotional intelligence (or not–I’m eyeballing you, Capitol Hill). There are just as many excuses for not … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Create Your Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
Use these prompts to propel
Growth and advancement opportunities happen for people in the right place, right time. Right? Wrong. Actually, good fortune comes to those who are fortunately good enough … [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...]
