INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) It can be hard, really hard, to be resilient in the face of setbacks. Yet in a world with ever more adversity to face down, … [Read more...]
Issue #148: How to Shine Under Pressure, a Tip for Meeting with Senior Executives, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) In my new book (May 7th), The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and … [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 #68: On Increasing Adaptability, the Key to Leadership, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) One of the most in-demand skills today is adaptability (not surprising given what we’ve all been through the last several … [Read more...]
Ever Wonder When To Move On From An Idea, Goal or Project? Here’s How To Tell
The process for moving on is easier than you think
A while back, I wrote about the science-backed key to achieving your goals--to resist the human tendency to throw in the towel too soon when we fail to achieve an interim … [Read more...]
Looking to Feel Happier and Supremely Useful at Work? Focus on These 2 Words
It's a new framework that you can implement immediately
I recently wrote about one word that can bring you beyond happiness--usefulness. It's a word I focus on as a centerpiece in my life. I want to deliver on that sentiment here … [Read more...]
Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston Finally Achieved Success When He Adopted This Powerful 6 Word Mindset
The actor's breakthrough came when he shifted his outlook
Even for the mega-successful, there is often a story of struggle behind the scenes. Before LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman achieved entrepreneurial stardom, he launched … [Read more...]
7 Common Mistakes Good Leaders Make That Cause Great People to Leave
Even the best leaders can fall for these easy to miss traps that cause unwanted turnover
Any leader worth his or her salt has a pretty good feel for toxic behaviors to avoid that can lead to an undesired culture at work. And they know feeding … [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...]
