A few years ago, 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...]
Does Your Company Have a Toxic Culture? It Does if These 5 Unspoken Rules are Present
There are enough rules to worry about at work; we shouldn't have to sweat the unwritten ones, too. But if left unaddressed, they'll tank the culture.
The fact that toxic workplaces are the fifth leading cause of death may not be overtly known by leaders, but many are starting to at least intuit that such a culture … [Read more...]
13 Career Lessons Leaders Wished They’d Learned Sooner
Time + distance = perspective. Here's powerful perspective from leaders looking back on an oft-asked career question.
With graduation season upon us, I thought I’d answer the most common question I get from young executives after keynotes I give (other than “Do you give … [Read more...]
Now That I’m In My Early 50’s, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Achieving Success That Escaped Me at 25
Being officially in my early 50's requires reflection almost as a duty. So I focused mine on what I've learned about success since being half my current age.
I like writing about timeless lessons for success or key behaviors that lead to success. I’ve even written about famous failures that will inspire you to success. But … [Read more...]
A 10-Year CEO Study Shows the Single Most Important Behavior of the Most Successful Leaders
Exhibiting this one behavior makes you an astonishing twelve times more likely to be a high-performing CEO
Ten-year CEO studies conducted by a team of psychologists, economists, statisticians, and data scientists don’t come along every day (but still more offers for a 0 … [Read more...]
Burger King Just Took a Big Risk With a Bold Move Trying to Solve the Toughest Problem in Business
The fast-food chain is trying to tackle a nasty challenge--one that affects your business more than you'd think.
I don't pay much attention to the myriad fast-food product introductions and announcements that sweep our fair nation. I appreciate the push for innovation--the lifeblood … [Read more...]
Uber CEO Gets Threatened In Secret Meeting With Apple CEO–Here’s Why and What to Learn
Apple CEO Tim Cook just threatened Uber CEO Travis Kalanick for an unacceptable risk he took. The lesson within might surprise you.
Many times I wish I were a fly on the wall. Like in Kennedy's quarters during the Cuban Missile Crisis, or in the Knowles house after Beyoncé learned of Jay-Z's … [Read more...]
