INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You mean well. You want to stay on track towards your goals, at work, and in life. But there are so many distractions and temptations to … [Read more...]
Issue #158: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Sparking Creativity (a Lesson from Robin Williams), and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I interviewed Hollywood producer Mark Teitelbaum, who had the privilege of working with comedy legend Robin Williams shortly before … [Read more...]
Issue #139: When Things Fade, Navigating “Good Enough,” and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) One of time’s cruelest tricks is its ability to make things fade. And it doesn’t discriminate in so doing - everything fades. … [Read more...]
Issue #127: On Leading with EQ, an Overlooked Form of Confidence, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to lead with emotional intelligence, without sacrificing the end result? Remember this refrain: Think like an … [Read more...]
Issue #69: On Psychological Safety, Being Wary of Busywork, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Google conducted a 5-year study to determine what makes for the most effective teams. The number one factor was the … [Read more...]
The 5 Golden Rules of Compromise Will Help You Bring Two Sides Together
These strategies will help you broker progress
In doing extensive research for my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, & Across the Organization, one of the first skills that … [Read more...]
3 Secrets to Fostering Collaboration
The farther apart we physically work from each other, the closer we need to become
Being a leader in the soon-to-be dominant world of hybrid work (sometimes remote, sometimes in person) requires greater collaboration skills than ever. This means not only … [Read more...]
Feel Like You’ve Stopped Learning at Work? Elon Musk Just Nailed the Reason Why
While speaking at a big space-science conference, the tech titan laid out what inhibits learning
If you were anything like me, math class was painful, on a good day. Oh, if only fidget spinners had been invented back then. I can vividly recall discussions with my mom revolving … [Read more...]
Amazon Is Paying Its Employees $12,000 to Train for a Job at Another Company. And It’s Brilliant
The forward-thinking company helps employees forward their dream careers--even if it means it's not at Amazon
In a hot job market, it's hard enough to figure out how to spot rising talent and then have a plan for how to keep that talent in your company. So training … [Read more...]
A 56-Year Study Says 1 Overlooked Thing Is Crucial for Your Child’s Success (Tests Can’t Measure It)
A Nobel Prize winner studied the 56-year old Perry Preschool Project -- and unearthed a gem
Ours is a world of measurement. Do we measure up to others success and how can we measure our own? As parents, we can't help but rely on tests and grades to inform … [Read more...]
