Being a leader in the soon-to-be dominant world of hybrid work (sometimes remote, sometimes in person) requires greater collaboration skills than ever. This means not only … [Read more...]
How Politically Savvy Are You at Work? Find Out With This Powerful Quiz
Add up your score to see if you need to do more (politically)
I know, you’re probably thinking, “Politics at work? Bleech.” But in my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the … [Read more...]
7 Signs You’re Leading From a Place of Fear
You might be leading from a place of fear and not even realize it
So much of what we do in life is born out of love, or fear. The latter never shapes an outcome good for anybody. Perhaps you're already working to overcome your own fears, like … [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...]
Amazon Is Paying Its Employees $12,000 to Train for a Job at Another Company. And It’s Brilliant
The forward-thinking company helps employees forward their dream careers--even if it means it's not at Amazon
In a hot job market, it's hard enough to figure out how to spot rising talent and then have a plan for how to keep that talent in your company. So training … [Read more...]
Love Learning and Growing at Work? These 4 Big Predictions for the 2019 Workplace Are Good News Then
The 2019 magic eight-ball says, "It'll be a banner year for learning and growth!"
Last year, my predictions for what would shape the workplace in 2018 turned out to be pretty darn accurate (if I may say so myself). Except for the one about Cardi B … [Read more...]
Dwyane Wade Was One of the Greatest Leaders the NBA Has Ever Seen. Here’s What Made Him So Special
Dwyane Wade is so much more than basketball. And leaders should strive to be so much more than business.
Once in a great while, an athlete comes along who performs incredible in-sport feats, all of which pale in comparison to the kind of man or woman they are outside the sport. … [Read more...]
A 50-Year Study Says These Are 2 of the Most Non-Negotiable Traits a Successful Leader Must Have
These are two traits for success anyone can develop--but not everyone does.
When it comes to discerning the behaviors and traits of the most successful people, there is no shortage of information available on the topic. And part of being a great … [Read more...]
The 6 Best Techniques for Communicating Clearly and Persuasively, According to a Speechwriter for Top CEOs
Words matter. This advice will make yours matter more
There's no one in business who can't benefit from being skilled at communicating clearly, crisply, and in a compelling fashion. Whether you're giving a keynote to … [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...]
