INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s a philosophy I try to follow in my life: Leave the small fights to the small fighters. Imagine how powerful it would … [Read more...]
Issue 178: How to Actually Improve at Something, How a Famous Philosopher Helps You Dismiss Toxicity in Your Life, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Practice is practice, you either do it to get better, or you don’t, right? Wrong. As I share in my recent book, The … [Read more...]
Issue #68: On Increasing Adaptability, the Key to Leadership, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) One of the most in-demand skills today is adaptability (not surprising given what we’ve all been through the last several … [Read more...]
Issue #66: On a Proverb for Improvement, the Secret Weapon for Bonding, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) “The shortest distance between two people is laughter.” - Victor Borge It’s one of my favorite quotes - because it’s … [Read more...]
Issue #13: On Improving Your Focus, the 1-Word Key to Hybrid Work, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) With hybrid work here (part remote/part in-office), what should leaders focus on? Systems, processes, and IT? Construct of the … [Read more...]
Want to Spot the Rising Stars? Look for These 6 Behaviors
Top companies known for leadership excel at identifying the best workers. Here's what they look for.
The long-term success of a company depends on its ability to spot and nurture high-potential talent. But many a leader assumes that performance … [Read more...]
A Navy SEAL Commander Says Persevering Through the Toughest Challenges Requires These 4 Actions
Even among Navy SEALs, this guy has serious grit.
When it comes to getting through difficult challenges, there are certainly people who handle it better than others because they're tough. Then there are Navy SEALs. I'm a … [Read more...]
6 Surprising Realities Leaders Often Miss
These cringeworthy numbers can't be ignored by leaders who want the best for and from their organization
I’ve been in leadership positions long enough to know no one hands you a leadership manual (unless you’re in the Army). Common blind spots can derail a leader’s … [Read more...]
This Harvard Research Will Help You Better Bond With Your Co-Workers
Harvard researchers say we've got it all wrong on giving negative feedback to peers. It's useless if you don't do this too.
Giving negative feedback to peers can be as stressful and confounding as figuring out how to give feedback to your boss or how to give feedback to a difficult … [Read more...]
How to be an Outstanding Mentor to Others
With mentorship comes great responsibility. Here's how mentors can do it - greatly.
Mentors, you want big box-office for the time you spend outside of that box you call an office on mentoring, right? Here’s the mission briefing for becoming a … [Read more...]
