Google has perfected the use of data to help illuminate people dynamics. It tried to prove managers don't matter and instead found 10 traits of the very best ones. It … [Read more...]
Want to Make the Praise You Give Employees Powerful? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First
Giving praise to employees is the first step--here's how to do it right
We've all worked for bosses that were quick to criticize and slow to praise. It doesn't feel good. On the other side, working for bosses that give out praise … [Read more...]
A 5-Year Study Says Those Who Develop This 1 Trait Get Better, Productivity Enhancing Sleep
Develop this trait by doing these five things and better sleep won't be just a dream.
We all know the importance of getting a good night's sleep. Set aside all the health-type bonuses for doing so, just the productivity gains and related career … [Read more...]
How to Write a Resignation Letter, According to an HR Expert (Hint: Here’s the Best Example He Saw in His 20 Years of Experience)
If you're going to resign, resign yourself to writing a good letter
In an age when an increasing number of employees ghost their employers, the resignation letter has become a long-lost art. For the uninitiated, "ghosting" is when an … [Read more...]
Want More Success With Little Extra Effort? Send These 6 Emails Each Week
Email never felt as productive and powerful as this.
Email is one of those things you enter into mindlessly, but it really requires a more mindful approach. You have to be intentional about managing your email so it isn't a time … [Read more...]
6 Counterintuitive Things Successful and Productive People Do on Sunday
Sunday holds untapped potential if you're willing to think differently
Sunday is vastly underutilized as an opportunity for fueling success and propelling productivity. Now, I understand that Sunday is a sacred day and a day for … [Read more...]
This Navy Bomb Disposal Expert Uses These 5 Tricks to Stay Calm and Perform Under Extreme Pressure
If you can perform under this kind of pressure, you can tackle any stressful situation.
Staying cool, calm and collected under pressure is one of the most important business skills anyone can have, yet also one of the most elusive. We'd all like to … [Read more...]
This 2-Minute Mental Habit Can Help You Rebound From a Tough Day at Work
No one said work was easy, but it doesn't have to feel so punishing either
Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, small business owner, or any and all of the above, some days bring you to your knees. Resilience is often required after the … [Read more...]
A Peloton Ad Sparked Huge Controversy Over Its Sexism. It’s Also Just a Terrible Commercial
The stationary bike brand is causing movement against it.
The first time I saw Peloton's new holiday ad, I felt many things, none of them good. And that was before I discovered that the ad blew up the internet. I developed … [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...]
