I’m betting that everyone reading this understands the importance of knowing what your boss expects from you. Duh. The problem lies in the assumptions we make and the lack of … [Read more...]
1 Word Sums Up Why Your Middle Manager Role is So Hard
But there are clear winning strategies to overcome the challenges
If you’re reading this, odds are, you’re a middle manager, i.e. someone who has a boss and is a boss, who has to lead and influence from the messy middle, up, down, and across … [Read more...]
4 Reasons You’re Getting Burned Out at Work (And What to Do About It)
Just 4 questions can uncover the real culprit
In 2019, The World Health Organization published its latest International Classification of Diseases and labeled workplace burnout a medical diagnosis. Since we went to a remote … [Read more...]
How Politically Savvy Are You at Work? Find Out With This Powerful Quiz
Add up your score to see if you need to do more (politically)
I know, you’re probably thinking, “Politics at work? Bleech.” But in my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the … [Read more...]
This Surprising Question May Hold the Key to Your Happiness and Success at Work
It caught me off guard, but it's wildly correlated with you liking your job.
There are few things left that surprise me; I’m betting it’s the same for you. So when I come across something unexpected in doing research for this column, I take pause, … [Read more...]
Science Says ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ Week Has Astonishing Health Benefits
February 12th marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness week -- so get in on the acts.
Geesh, does the world ever need this week. The global phenomenon that is Random Acts of Kindness week is upon us: February 12-18, 2017. We as co-workers -- nay, … [Read more...]
Want to Make and Maintain More Friendships? Science Says You’ll Succeed and Live Longer If You Do
Years roll by--more friends in the rearview mirror. It doesn't have to be that way.
You know you should eat less sugar. Put down that smartphone before bed. Eat more vegetables. Spend more time with friends. Hold up on that last one. Yes, do all those … [Read more...]
NBA Coach Greg Popovich Just Set the Kind of Record that Great Leaders Shouldn’t Ever Set
It offers a lesson for all leaders on the need to cool down when heating up
San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich got ejected in last night's game versus the Denver Nuggets, an important game with playoff implications. In and of itself, that's … [Read more...]
Science Just Revealed a 20-Minute Routine That Can Significantly Reduce Your Stress
Your happiness will increase and your stress will decrease by implementing this pinpointed finding.
You should take all the help you can get for living a happier, lower stress, and yes, longer life. There are no shortage of suggestions for all of these, especially on … [Read more...]
Warren Buffett Says You Should Read 500 Pages a Day (Yikes). Here Are 7 Ways to at Least Read More
Before you say "But I don't have time," take the time to read this
We're all searching for ways to be above average performers. Good news, I've found a low bar for you--in the number of books your competition (fellow humans) read annually. … [Read more...]
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