INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Research shows that people often fail to establish habits because they’re unwilling to exert self-control in the short-term to … [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...]
Harvard Research Says If You Want to Improve Your Performance, Don’t Ask for Feedback–Ask for Advice
It's contrary to popular belief for how to get better at something, but the research findings are right.
Everyone wants to get better. Heck, there's an entire multibillion-dollar industry called self-improvement that takes form in a myriad of ways. The question is, … [Read more...]
Apple CEO Tim Cook Nailed How to Handle Your Critics In 6 Brilliant, Pointed Words
Tim Cook had a zinger of wisdom hidden deep within a rousing commencement speech
It can be hard to handle criticism. We all know we need to do it; it's crucial to getting better as a human being. But not all criticism is created equal. In fact, … [Read more...]
Following The ’90 Percent Rule’ Will Make You Stop Undermining Yourself With Negative Self-Talk
Follow this rule and use one powerful acronym to beat back those self-beatdowns
It's a habit as natural as chewing your fingernails, but one far more insidius: negative self-talk. When we continually spiral downward after riding a wave of negative … [Read more...]
