INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) There are enough things in the world around us, and in our day to day, that strip away our confidence and stoke our self-doubt. … [Read more...]
Issue #115: On Avoiding the Worst Kind of Regret, How to Stop Seeking Approval, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few emotions sting like regret. There are two kinds. One more painful, but easier to avoid, than the other kind of regret. … [Read more...]
Issue #71: On the 10 Rules of Good TED Talks, Digital Distractions, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Ever wanted to give a TED talk? Well, now you can at least present like a good TED talker by following the 10 rules that TED … [Read more...]
Issue #57: On Boosting Self-Confidence, Handling Difficult Co-workers, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You're better equipped to handle difficult co-workers by keeping one sentence in mind: We all fear something, love … [Read more...]
Issue #41: On Van Gogh’s Key to Overcoming Adversity, Steph Curry’s Key to Self-Confidence, and More
INSIGHTS I recently attended the breathtaking Vincent Van Gogh immersive experience that’s touring the country, and a quote on display from the master craftsman stopped me … [Read more...]
Issue #9: On the Power of Optimism, Open-Mindedness, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) • You might be underestimating how much being open-minded and optimistic creates opportunities. In a … [Read more...]
Research with 3,000 Executives Reveals 3 Rules for Giving Praise and Encouragement
Reward your good intentions by rewarding others in the right way.
I learned long ago as a leader that the more credit, praise, and encouragement you give away, the more that comes back. The truth is, we’re all starving for it. Research I … [Read more...]
Stop Doing These 9 Things if You Don’t Want to Come Across as Insecure
Job security is evasive enough--why would you chase away goodwill with insecurity? Here's how to avoid it.
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are one of many groups to have proven a very direct link between self-confidence and success. So why on earth … [Read more...]
10 Lessons from Last Year to Fuel a Brighter 2021
I hope my looking back helps you move forward
By now, you’ve read enough summaries of the unthinkable year that was 2020. In this, the opening week of content from The Blog for 2021, I wanted to focus on hope. And so, I share … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Boost Your Self Confidence and Feel Like You’re Enough
Using these six strategies will boost your self-confidence and self-worth for good
I coach a lot of people on leaving the corporate world to monetize their expertise as an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, or trainer. Friends often ask me, “What keeps … [Read more...]
