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...]
How Politically Savvy Are You at Work? Find Out With This Powerful Quiz
Add up your score to see if you need to do more (politically)
I know, you’re probably thinking, “Politics at work? Bleech.” But in my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the … [Read more...]
The 1 Best Tip for Succeeding in 5 Key Roles You Play at Work
You wear so many hats—might as well wear them well.
In my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization, I discuss the fact that we’ve taken on multiple roles and wear … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Cope with a Bad Boss
You can manage toxic managers. It takes deep breaths and these half-dozen hacks
There’s nothing more devastating to one’s engagement level, happiness, or productivity than a toxic boss. They change the entire way you view your … [Read more...]
These 10 Words From Warren Buffett Are the Key to Living a Happy Life
Warren Buffett offers a buffet of advice -- perhaps none more poignant than this.
Warren Buffett has lived to a ripe old age where he’s seen a lot, heard a lot, and said a lot. So when I came across what the billionaire investor says … [Read more...]
7 Noble Actions That Will Draw Employees to You
We're drawn to honest and decent leaders--the alternative repels us. This simple code of conduct ensures no authenticity oversights
Is there anything more transparent then when someone's not being transparent? Despite reality TV, we're actually a pretty smart species. So why do we think we can get … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Just Pinpointed What Makes the Best Entrepreneurs in 4 Brilliant Words
It's an approach any entrepreneur can take, and that the best ones have
Jeff Bezos says a lot of smart things. He writes plenty too, like thoughtful annual shareholder letters, nestling sharp nuggets within. At a recent Amazon all-hands … [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...]
Megan Rapinoe Scores With Her BodyArmor Ad (Here’s What Smaller Brands Can Learn From It)
The U.S. Women's soccer star is also the star of a provocative new BodyArmor ad.
Outspoken soccer star Megan Rapinoe scored huge goals throughout the Women's World Cup competition, including in the victorious final match. (USA! … [Read more...]
If You Answer Yes to This 1 Question, You’re Unintentionally Holding Yourself Back From Success
This profound question can unveil more than you think and spur change greater than you'd imagine.
Here's a truth: Many of us don't really notice our life has gotten off track until it's off track. It can happen to business owners, corporate citizens, … [Read more...]
