INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Ever get a piece of advice that really stuck in your brain, that you found drawing on repeatedly? (I’d love for you to share it, by … [Read more...]
A Biologist’s Study of ‘Superchickens’ Reveals a Surprising Truth for Leaders
A scientist's study of chicken productivity sheds light on leaders' "feed the superstars" default
Entrepreneur and author Margaret Heffernan called attention to a fascinating study by Purdue biologist William Muir in a recently highlighted TED talk. Muir was studying the … [Read more...]
Try Making Someone Else’s Day. This 1 Sentence Will Show You How
Be a force of positivity and growth for your employees with 1 powerful sentence and 13 tips.
We might not realize it, but our self-esteem and self-confidence are under assault every single day. I recently conducted research that revealed a shocking 93 percent … [Read more...]
Saying These 8 Things at Work Can Make People Think Less of You
Sometimes what you don't say can work just as much in your favor as what you do say.
Being an effective communicator is key to getting ahead at work. And a big part of that is knowing what not to communicate--i.e. what buzzwords to avoid, … [Read more...]
How to Foster the 1 Thing Employees Would Sacrifice a Quarter of Their Income For
A quarter of anyone's salary is a lot of scratch to give up. What's worthy of the sacrifice?
The quest to keep employees motivated is a never-ending one. But that quest is even further challenged when we realize that 70 percent of employees are … [Read more...]
This Huge Study Shows How to Raise Successful Kids Who Aren’t Perfectionists
The study shows the wrong kind of youth movement--one of rising perfectionism. Here's why it's bad, and what to do.
I’d hazard a guess that one out of every three interview respondents uses “I’m just too much of a perfectionist” as the weakness to talk about in interviews–as if it were an … [Read more...]
Try Making Someone Else’s Day. This 1 Sentence Will Show You How
Be a force of positivity and growth for your employees with 1 powerful sentence and 13 tips.
We might not realize it, but our self-esteem and self-confidence are under assault every single day. I recently conducted research that revealed a shocking 93 percent … [Read more...]
What Employees Need From Their Leaders RIGHT NOW (in Unprecedented Times)
It’s the same thing they’ve always needed when their world turns sideways.
To serve you all in these challenging times, I’ve been connected with the Gallup organization (the polling giants) and tapping into their data of how employees have reacted to … [Read more...]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says This 1 Thing Unlocks Employee Greatness. (It’s Why Microsoft Is Winning Again)
Satya Nadella boils down Microsoft's success into one powerful, unexpected driver.
CEOs have an overwhelming amount to worry about and focus on, especially incredibly complex tech companies like Microsoft. That's why I found Microsoft CEO Satya … [Read more...]
