INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) We often intend to recharge over the holidays but end up more exhausted afterwards (for a variety of reasons). Try this … [Read more...]
Issue #9: On the Power of Optimism, Open-Mindedness, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • You might be underestimating how much being open-minded and optimistic creates opportunities. In a … [Read more...]
The 1 Best Tip for Succeeding in 5 Key Roles You Play at Work
You wear so many hats—might as well wear them well.
In my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization, I discuss the fact that we’ve taken on multiple roles and wear … [Read more...]
Want to Avoid Choking Under Pressure? Science Shows How
When the drama builds our brain takes a detour. Redirect
We all face high-pressure situations; a big presentation or meeting, a huge sales call, an important performance or big game, a key investor pitch. No matter how … [Read more...]
If Bill Gates Praises Warren Buffett for this 1 Leadership Ability, It’s Probably Worth Copying
Bill Gates pointed out an often overlooked (but crucial) leadership skill in his friend Warren Buffett. Here are six ways to build it.
There’s no shortage of keys to remarkable leadership or critical leadership values to uphold. But Bill Gates just pointed out one of the most overlooked (and … [Read more...]
A Harvard and MIT Study Says Doing 1 Simple Thing Is ‘Almost Magical’ for Your Child’s Brain Development and Success
This one thing is very doable and very powerful, as brain research has shown
There's enough brain-rotting stimuli within your child's reach that any parent should take note when hearing of alternatives that have the opposite effect. … [Read more...]
This Study Reveals the 7 Best Strategies for Successfully Asking for a Raise
1,000 employees can't be wrong in sharing the right way to go about asking for a raise
Asking for a raise is about as comfortable as giving the boss feedback. Both can be awkward, tension laden, and require you to put your neck out there. But at least … [Read more...]
Rewire Your Brain for Success by Practicing This Simple 5-Minute Habit, According to Neuroscience
Deepak Chopra and Sanjay Gupta weigh in on what it takes to train your brain to achieve your goals
We enroll every resource at our disposal in the pursuit of success, why wouldn't we fully utilize the engine behind it all--the human brain? Our brains have the power to … [Read more...]
This Author of 15 Parenting Books Says Kids Who Grow Up Confident Have Parents Who Do These 7 Things
It's no mystery how to instill self-confidence in your child
The link between self-confidence and success is undeniable. The most successful leaders I've ever encountered were confident without being arrogant. And … [Read more...]
A Harvard Psychologist Says Kids Who Grow Up Kind Have Parents Who Do These 5 Things
Kindness leads to success--in business, life, as a human being
We want many things for our kids: for them to be happy and successful, to do well in school and to ultimately be better prepared for the real world. … [Read more...]