INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Nobody ever said, “I wish we could have more meetings.” This just in, managers hold too many, especially new managers, … [Read more...]
Issue #98: On the 4 Core Regrets, a Big Lesson Learned, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) The first quarter of this year, for whatever reason, I experienced a lull in our core business, in being hired to keynote. It’s the … [Read more...]
Issue #84: On How to Talk Career Pivots, a Surprising Way to Overcome Indecisiveness, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Here’s a surprising way to overcome indecisiveness (a topic I’ve written about before). A psychology … [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...]
Your Star Employee Just Quit. Time to Conduct These 4 Unexpected Interviews
You know the obvious steps when a great employee quits. These aren't those
Employees never cease to surprise us--in many wonderful ways. But sometimes the surprise stings, especially when they leave the company at a time you thought they were happy. … [Read more...]
I’ve Used This Productivity Hack for Years. It Makes You More Effective and Fulfilled
The "Color Coded Workplan" method requires introspection--but leads to the intersection of work and meaning
Getting dragged down in the minutiae of our jobs, the stuff we think must be done and know we don’t like doing, can drain even the most enthusiastic … [Read more...]
