INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Micromanaging crushes souls, not goals. If you tend to do this to others from time to time, or you know someone who does, try (or … [Read more...]
Issue #211: Neuroscience Says ‘Consequence Cascades’ Lower Stress and Anxiety, the 3-Do Model for Maximizing Impact, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff put to words something I’ve been using for years to help manage stress and anxiety. … [Read more...]
Issue #210: The 2 PM Rule for Abandoning Outdated Goals, the POWER Acronym for Maximizing Impact, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A recent study showed that 79% of in-office workers and 88% of remote workers feel they must prove they’re being … [Read more...]
Issue #206: 5 Signs You Need Coaching, Overcoming Overwhelm with the PIE Method, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Would you be interested in improving your performance at work? Of course you would. Here’s a simple way to do just that. … [Read more...]
Issue #205: Special Edition: Stop the Meeting Madness!
Note: I’ve received so many requests for help with reducing the number of meetings and enhancing the quality of the meetings that you do have, that I created an entire issue on … [Read more...]
Issue #164: When Applying Labels Helps, Bonding With Co-Workers (the Right Way), and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) In general, applying labels to anyone is not a good thing, even when it feels “warranted.” For example, say you’re about … [Read more...]
Issue #156: Steve Jobs’ Last Words, How to Maximize Your Impact, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Years back, Steve Jobs’ sister wrote a poignant eulogy for her brother in the New York Times, revealing his last words. … [Read more...]
Issue #112: On Picking the Right Battles, Lin-Manuel’s Key to Balance, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I recently came across an idea worth spreading: Leave the small fights to the small fighters. Imagine the power unleashed if … [Read more...]
Issue #93: On Having a Dream to Shoot for, How LeBron James Stays Focused, and More
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 #53: On Becoming a Better Leader, Looking Insecure, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) The best leaders are deeply introspective, intentionally asking questions of themselves to become even better leaders. So, … [Read more...]
