INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) What weight are you carrying? What slow-burning, in-the-background problem, is eating at you, always parked in the quiet, dark spaces, … [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...]
These 9 Questions Will Help You Decide to Quit Your Job or Not
Quitting a job (or not) is a big decision. Here's help in wisely thinking it through.
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...]
‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ Will Be a More Meaningful Experience If You Do These 6 Things
It's a fun, but underutilized tradition. Here's how to make it matter
Every year for a day in April (Thursday, April 25th, this year) we engage in a fun, albeit somewhat odd ritual, known as "Take Your Child To Work Day." My daughter always … [Read more...]
New Study Shows a Surprising 81 Percent Feel ‘Sunday Night Dread’ About Work. (Here’s What to Do)
That Sunday night malaise is the worst feeling--one that's far too common, and commonly accepted.
If there's ever been findings from a study more personally relatable than the one I'm about to detail, I've yet to find it. New research from The Sleep … [Read more...]
How to Get the Most Out of the Relationship With Your Mentor
So you've landed a mentor. Here's how to use your superpowers to keep both sides of the relationship revved and rewarding.
It’s time to make the absolute most out of this potentially powerful relationship. You enter this energized, and you plan to stay that way. How do you keep your mentor … [Read more...]
This One Viral Question Could Change Everything
A third-grade teacher asked students one question. Their answers are opening up hearts and minds around the world.
Third grade teacher Kyle Schwartz decided one day to write a simple, open-ended question on the chalkboard. In her wildest dreams, she couldn’t have anticipated what would … [Read more...]