INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) One of the more common questions I get from leaders is, “How do I manage uncertainty?” I give them my best advice, and then I ask them … [Read more...]
Issue #90: On Key Life Perspective, the Surprising Priority in Uncertainty, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s insight and perspective about just how fortunate you are – no matter what adversity you’re going through. It’s inspired … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Just Released His Annual Shareholder Letter and Said 1 Counterintuitive Thing Is the Key to Continued Business Growth
The Amazon CEO's annual letter has a few surprising pieces of insight
In between all the other things Jeff Bezos has been dealing with in his life, he took time to release his annual shareholder letter yesterday (here if you want … [Read more...]
Oprah Just Gave the Real Reason She Left 60 Minutes. It’s a Lesson In Being Your Authentic Self
Even icons like Oprah face moments where they have to dig deep and look in the mirror.
On the last day of 2017, the New York Times announced that Oprah Winfrey was joining the CBS Sunday staple 60 Minutes as a special contributor. … [Read more...]
Bill Gates Accidentally Learned the Key to Public Speaking By Giving a Talk to Warren Buffett And Friends
The Microsoft founder and ex-CEO wasn't a confident public speaker. Until he gave a certain speech.
Netflix just started airing a documentary on the king of Microsoft, Bill Gates. But some of the story hit the cutting room floor, and Mr. Gates wasn't … [Read more...]
Child Psychiatry Experts Says Mentally Strong Kids Have Parents Who Taught Them These 4 Traits
Few skills are more important to instill in your children than the ability to be mentally strong.
The pursuit of giving your kids the best chance to succeed covers many facets. This includes helping them become well-adjusted or helping them build their … [Read more...]
17 Phrases Great Leaders Never Say to Employees
There's just no room in great leadership for this verbal spew.
Writer Maya Angelou was only half right when she said that people won't remember what you said, but they'll always remember how you made them feel. True, unless you're talking … [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 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...]
This 1 Surprising Question Rapidly Grew Jeff Bezos’ Business (It Can For You Too)
Jeff Bezos didn't get to where he is today by asking dumb questions. His insightful twist on a standard inquiry will open up your mind--and customer's wallets.
Jeff Bezos didn’t get to be the richest man in the world recently–for six hours, when Amazon stock took an uptick–by being a dummy. (In case you were wondering, I held … [Read more...]
