INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) A CEO of a major company once told me, "Winners exude a desire to win and willingness to put themselves out there to push through … [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 #114: On a Brilliant Way to Deal with Rejection, a Leader’s Relationship with Uncertainty, and More
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 #97: On the Best Advice from Readers, the Best Email Sign-Off, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) In last week’s issue, I shared the best piece of advice I ever heard, and asked for yours. Here are some of your … [Read more...]
Issue #65: On the 4 Lenses of Resilience, How Resentment Limits Your Success, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) One of my swim lanes of expertise is how to flourish (versus flounder) in the face of change. I recently came across an … [Read more...]
Issue #56: On a Pro-Poker Players Insight on Making Decisions, Increasing Your Resilience, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) What can a pro-poker player teach you about making decisions? Something important. In an interview with Psychology … [Read more...]
Issue #14:“On Practicing Grindfulness, the Cost of People-Pleasing, and More”
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You underestimate the damage you’re doing when you engage in people-pleasing behavior. By this I mean to please others and … [Read more...]
A Biologist’s Study of ‘Superchickens’ Reveals a Surprising Truth for Leaders
A scientist's study of chicken productivity sheds light on leaders' "feed the superstars" default
Entrepreneur and author Margaret Heffernan called attention to a fascinating study by Purdue biologist William Muir in a recently highlighted TED talk. Muir was studying the … [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...]
Drinking Coffee This Way Boosts Work Performance and Happiness, According to Science
Benefits don't come just from drinking coffee, how you drink it matters too
The world's love affair with coffee will likely never wane, unless someone figures out how to serve hot, steaming ice cream as a morning beverage. Studies abound on … [Read more...]
