INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) The best leaders are deeply introspective, intentionally asking questions of themselves to become even better leaders. So, … [Read more...]
Issue #36: On Being Authentic, the Biggest Impact a Leader Has, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You worked hard to rise up the ranks, to get into “the room where it happens.” But are you fully, authentically you, when … [Read more...]
Want to Have Greater Influence at Work? Follow this Golden Rule
It’s short and sweet, with an even sweeter result.
If you really want to have an impact at work, you have to be able to influence in all directions in your organization; up (with your boss), down (with your employees), and across … [Read more...]
Issue # 4: On Overcoming Procrastination, Negativity, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • Incredibly, research shows that people who tend to procrastinate lose 218 minutes a day of productivity, … [Read more...]
The 1 Best Tip for Succeeding in 5 Key Roles You Play at Work
You wear so many hats—might as well wear them well.
In my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization, I discuss the fact that we’ve taken on multiple roles and wear … [Read more...]
Psychology Says This Surprising Reason May Be Why You’re So Exhausted at Work
The good news is you can do something about it.
“Exhaustion” has got to be one of Webster Dictionary’s words of the year so far. Endless Zoom calls, working from home now redefined as “working more, from home,” wondering if your … [Read more...]
6 Not-So-Obvious Reasons Seemingly Happy Employees Quit
Learn to spot these subtle signs to avoid the heartaches and headaches of sudden employee exits
Finding talent is hard. Losing it is hard to take. It's even harder when you feel blindsided. You already know why disgruntled employees turn sour--a terrible boss, … [Read more...]
NBA Coach Greg Popovich Just Set the Kind of Record that Great Leaders Shouldn’t Ever Set
It offers a lesson for all leaders on the need to cool down when heating up
San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich got ejected in last night's game versus the Denver Nuggets, an important game with playoff implications. In and of itself, that's … [Read more...]
This 2-Year Google Study Says Your Team Will Be Successful if They Can Answer Yes to These 5 Questions
A Google team studied 180 teams and identified telltale signs of a world-class unit
Looking back on my corporate career, there are teams I was on that stood out. I felt like I was part of something special, achieving something that could only be achieved by a … [Read more...]
Convert Your Soul-Sucking Boss Into A Source Of Inspiration, Part 1
PART 1: COPING AND BUILDING BRIDGES
There are many types of bad managers, and we can’t address them all in a blog post--or even seven blog posts. But the common denominator among bad managers is that they all sap the … [Read more...]
