INSIGHTSÂ (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...]
6 Ways to Conduct a Successful Job Search That Won’t Exhaust You, According to a LinkedIn Career Expert
No one looks forward to the process of finding a new job. Now you can at least make it less tiresome
Burnout has moved to the front burner as of late, having been recently named an diagnosable ailment by The World Health Organization. Recent LinkedIn … [Read more...]
A New Study Shows the 6 Best Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Build Their Career Skills
The study shows the top six skills that working adults learned from their parents (and how you can help them along).
Some things in life you just don't learn until later on. Some of the biggest impact my parents had on me didn't become clear until I started parenting my … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About LinkedIn’s ‘Skill Assessments’ and How to Use Them
A new and interesting tool from LinkedIn that might make a big difference in your job search.
When you finally commit to the idea of finding a new job, it can be daunting. The thought of leaving the past behind and entering the unknown, all the work involved … [Read more...]
