INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few emotions sting like regret. There are two kinds. One more painful, but easier to avoid, than the other kind of regret. … [Read more...]
Issue #96: On the Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard, Getting Someone to Speak Up, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Ever get a piece of advice that really stuck in your brain, that you found drawing on repeatedly? (I’d love for you to share it, by … [Read more...]
Issue #83: On a Worthy Life Goal, 3 Ways to Get Better at Gratitude, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) It’s a profound goal to strive for in life. It’s a desired output you might not expect. Usefulness. It’s a worthy … [Read more...]
Issue #73: On “Quiet Firing,” the Key to Getting Along With Your Boss, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Are you experiencing “quiet firing?” No, it’s not the same thing as “quiet quitting,” which we touched on last week. It’s … [Read more...]
Issue #62: On How Back-to-Back Meetings Make You a Jerk, the Type of Niceness that Boosts Careers, & More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A recent study showed that the more back-to-back meetings you have, the more you act like a jerk towards co-workers (are … [Read more...]
Try These 24 Acts Of Holiday Kindness This Week
We all could use some holiday cheer.
2020. 'Nuff said. Get into the spirit of lifting spirits this week by doing any of the following 24 things for your workmates (or life mates for that matter): 1. Tell … [Read more...]
Science Says ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ Week Has Astonishing Health Benefits
February 12th marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness week -- so get in on the acts.
Geesh, does the world ever need this week. The global phenomenon that is Random Acts of Kindness week is upon us: February 12-18, 2017. We as co-workers -- nay, … [Read more...]
Science Reveals 11 Reasons Compassion at Work Matters (Just In Time for World Kindness Day)
You don't get off work for World Kindness Day. But it's something you should never call in sick for--here's why and how not to
With Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey grabbing headlines these days for horrific workplace behavior, World Kindness Day--which is today--comes just in time. Science … [Read more...]
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Focus on Kindness Instead, Says Wharton Psychologist Adam Grant
The Wharton star and his co-author wife, Allison Sweet Grant, bring truth
There's no shortage of advice for raising successful children. But in trying to play the right role for our kids to help ensure their success, are we creating … [Read more...]