INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Ever notice how achieving balance is NEVER a bad thing? Work-life balance, balanced meals, a balanced checkbook – all good. It’s no … [Read more...]
Issue #227: 132 Studies Say Two Kinds of Trust Lead to Happiness, the 2/80 Rule for Managing Stress, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) What’s the key to happiness at work? I recently discovered a pretty definitive answer via an analysis of 132 … [Read more...]
Issue #211: Neuroscience Says ‘Consequence Cascades’ Lower Stress and Anxiety, the 3-Do Model for Maximizing Impact, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff put to words something I’ve been using for years to help manage stress and anxiety. … [Read more...]
Issue #207: Staying Resilient in Change with a 60-Second Exercise, a Two-Word Philosophy for Sparking Innovation, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I know you’ve heard it before; the only thing in life that never changes is that change happens. But what you might not have … [Read more...]
Issue #164: When Applying Labels Helps, Bonding With Co-Workers (the Right Way), and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) In general, applying labels to anyone is not a good thing, even when it feels “warranted.” For example, say you’re about … [Read more...]
Issue #125: On When Great Things Happen, the Thing About Perfection, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I’ve come to believe that great things happen when you stop asking for permission. From others, from the universe, from … [Read more...]
Issue #120: On the Ability to Pivot, How to Validate Others, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) One of the most prevalent skills in the most resilient people might not be the first thing you’d guess. It’s the ability to … [Read more...]
Issue #95: On Being Underestimated, Focusing on Your Strengths, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to accomplish more, and foster positive impressions of you? Don’t underestimate the power of being underestimated. We’re … [Read more...]
Issue #89: On Handling Broken New Year’s Resolutions, a Genius Way to Practice Gratitude, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) So you’ve got a few 2023 weeks under your belt, and… you’ve already broken your new year’s resolutions. You’re not … [Read more...]
Issue #87: On Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience, Making Star-Employees Feel Special, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few things are more important for happiness and success than the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Good news is there’s a … [Read more...]
