INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) As we embark on a new year, research from Gallup points to what employees need most from their leaders. By the way, … [Read more...]
Issue #83: On a Worthy Life Goal, 3 Ways to Get Better at Gratitude, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) It’s a profound goal to strive for in life. It’s a desired output you might not expect. Usefulness. It’s a worthy … [Read more...]
Issue #60: On What a Race Car Driver Teaches Us About Criticism, Being Proactive, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) The key to handling criticism lies in, of all places, the words of renowned race car driver Mario Andretti. He once shared his … [Read more...]
Issue #51: On the Key to Forming Habits, the Self-Improvement Trap, and More
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...]
These 5 Steps Will Create a Sense of Purpose for Your Team
It’s called “The Purpose Pyramid” – and it’s powerful
A team working with a strong sense of purpose is a force to be reckoned with. So how do you create it? With a tool called “The Purpose Pyramid,” one that I share in my (#1 … [Read more...]
Avoid Making These 3 Choices and a Happier Life Lies Ahead of You (I Speak from Experience)
With awareness comes better decision making
Happiness and success come from choices. You do the best you can to make the right ones along the way but so many things can distract or derail you. Some … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Boost Your Self Confidence and Feel Like You’re Enough
Using these six strategies will boost your self-confidence and self-worth for good
I coach a lot of people on leaving the corporate world to monetize their expertise as an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, or trainer. Friends often ask me, “What keeps … [Read more...]
If You Answer ‘Yes’ to Any of These 5 Questions, Your Workplace Is the Worst Kind of Toxic
There's dysfunction and then there's 'I can't function.'
Unfortunately, toxic workplaces are all too common. The real question is whether or not your workplace is the worst kind of toxic. I'm not talking about your … [Read more...]
Billionaire Ray Dalio Says to Achieve True Success, Decide What You Value Most and Choose a Path to Get There
Ray Dalio knows about achieving success. But his definition of true success might surprise you
The pursuit of success is an obsession for many. We look for successful mindsets or success habits and even success triggering traits we can emulate. … [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...]
