INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I’ve come to believe that great things happen when you stop asking for permission. From others, from the universe, from … [Read more...]
Issue #122: On Warren Buffett’s Egg-Timer Lesson, the 10/10/10 Decision Making Test, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Author Suzy Welch told CNBC: Make It about a life lesson she learned from Warren Buffett, in the oddest of … [Read more...]
Issue #117: On the Power of Being a First Follower, Establishing Executive Presence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) We’re taught to think of a leader as the one who has the bold vision, and who motivated those around him/her to accomplish that vision. … [Read more...]
Issue #108: On Tom Cruise’s Method of Motivating, the Expectation-Setting Spectrum, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Actor Kevin Pollak shared an interesting story about his experience filming the classic movie, A Few Good Men. … [Read more...]
Issue #103: On Turbocharging Trust, the Power of Letting Go, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Nothing’s more transparent than when someone’s not being transparent. It violates trust and makes it hard to commit to anything with … [Read more...]
Issue #86: On the 4 Things Employees Need Most This Year, Sparking Proactivity, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) As we embark on a new year, research from Gallup points to what employees need most from their leaders. By the way, … [Read more...]
Issue #82: On Making a Good Impression in Adversity, Beating Imposter Syndrome, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) People remember how you act in adversity – for good or bad (it reveals your true character). In fact, there may be no more lasting, … [Read more...]
Issue #81: On Leadership According to Ryan Reynolds, How Speed Fuels Big Thinking, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You hear it, or say it, all the time – “We’ve got to think bigger!” But there’s one tiny problem. Or more precisely, a big … [Read more...]
Issue #77: On How the “Larsen Effect” Impacts Difficult Feedback, the Cost of Withholding Feedback, and More
*Note: I’ve been asked so frequently about giving tough feedback, I made it the entire focus of this week’s issue. INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Giving difficult … [Read more...]
Issue #64: On How You’re More Financially Successful Than You Think, Emotional Hygiene, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Given sky-high inflation and how painful it feels, it’s a good time for some positive-minded reframing. Here … [Read more...]
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