INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Did you know the words you choose to speak out loud actually influence the way you think and view the world? It’s what’s known … [Read more...]
Issue #74: On Turning Your Boss Into Your Raving Fan, If You’re Being “Quiet Fired,” and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s a focused way to turn your boss into your raving fan, shared with me by a high-level HR exec. Write this down on an … [Read more...]
Issue #65: On the 4 Lenses of Resilience, How Resentment Limits Your Success, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) One of my swim lanes of expertise is how to flourish (versus flounder) in the face of change. I recently came across an … [Read more...]
Issue #64: On How You’re More Financially Successful Than You Think, Emotional Hygiene, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Given sky-high inflation and how painful it feels, it’s a good time for some positive-minded reframing. Here … [Read more...]
Issue #56: On a Pro-Poker Players Insight on Making Decisions, Increasing Your Resilience, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) What can a pro-poker player teach you about making decisions? Something important. In an interview with Psychology … [Read more...]
Issue #44: On Wisdom from Comedian Jim Carrey, How to Stop Languishing, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Years ago, I was listening to a commencement speech from comedian Jim Carrey, when, at about the ten-minute mark, something he … [Read more...]
Issue #38: On the Truth About Vulnerability, Owning Your Career and Happiness, and More.
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I discovered something I have in common with Harvard's Amy Edmondson – a belief in the truth about vulnerability. We … [Read more...]
Issue #23: On Strengthening Resilience, the Flaws of Introspection, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Self-awareness requires introspection, that is, reflecting on how others see and relate to you. But introspection is not without … [Read more...]
Issue #6: On Asking for Help, Getting Unstuck, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • It’s not surprising many of us have a hard time asking for help, research shows that self-reliance consistently … [Read more...]
This 1 Thing Separates Those Who Are Ultra-Resilient from Those Who Aren’t
Bouncing back from setbacks ain't easy--but is entirely doable with the right kind of help
Setbacks can set you back or sling you forward, depending on how resilient you are. The ability to bounce back and become mentally stronger is something … [Read more...]
