It's an age-old question popularized by The Clash--"Should I stay or should I go?" Gallup's 2017 State of the American Workforce report indicates many choose the latter--in … [Read more...]
‘Shark Tank’ Took a Bite Out of This Founder, but He Swims On (and You Should Too)
The founder of #besomebody took his mauling on the show as just another day in the ocean of entrepreneurship. Here's what you can learn from the resilient Kash Shaikh
The Sharks on ABC's 'Shark Tank' were in a feeding frenzy, and Kash Shaikh was wearing chum underwear. At least in the eight minutes viewers saw. (Shaikh was actually … [Read more...]
Want to Live to 100? Research Says Do These 9 Things Centenarians Do
Entrepreneurs and those with harried work lives, in particular, can benefit from this fascinating research
Living a happier life is good, a more resilient life better, a longer life best of all. So when science lends a hand on the latter, and within that gives useful tips … [Read more...]
5 Questions That Help You Determine How Truly Successful You Are
Five questions that tell you so much about what success really is.
In conducting many interviews for my books, this column, and my keynotes, I've talked to a lot of successful people. A surprising number aren't really happy though, which means … [Read more...]
I’ve Used This Productivity Hack for Years. It Makes You More Effective and Fulfilled
The "Color Coded Workplan" method requires introspection--but leads to the intersection of work and meaning
Getting dragged down in the minutiae of our jobs, the stuff we think must be done and know we don’t like doing, can drain even the most enthusiastic … [Read more...]
7 Easy-to-Miss Milestones That Indicate You’re On Track to Becoming Successful
Success is hard enough to come by, don't blow by these signs of it
Success is hard work; it's too easy when keeping your head down and barreling forward to blow by some of your important achievements. Looking back on a 30-plus year career spanning … [Read more...]
8 Easy-to-Miss Signs Your Workplace Is Toxic
You know a toxic workplace when you see it. Unless you're not seeing it
Anyone can spot the obvious signs of a toxic workplace --appreciation is absent, accountability is elusive at best, a raving lunatic of a boss, everyone's on LinkedIn during work. … [Read more...]
7 Questions Every Leader Should Be Able to Answer for the New Employee
This is a great test for how clear the 10,000-foot view is
Leaders are tasked with setting the vision and drumbeat of the organization, fostering the kind of positive culture they intend, posting meaningful goals, and … [Read more...]
In a Recent Study, Microsoft Found That the Most Successful Teams Share These 5 Traits
These are five traits you can bring to your team.
It's never been more important to understand what makes world-class teams tick. The pace of work continues to accelerate as does its scope and complexity. More business … [Read more...]
Want to Be a Beloved Leader to Your Employees? Develop These 5 Habits
Practicing these five powerful tenets of leadership will make you unforgettable to employees and irreplaceable to employers
The thing I wanted more than anything “growing up” as a leader was to be unforgettable to employees–for my impact on their performance, growth, happiness, and life. Did I … [Read more...]
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