INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Few things are harder in the world of work (and maybe, in life) than getting people to change in the way you need them to. In … [Read more...]
Issue #154: On the Difference Between Motivation and Inspiration, Creating a Personal Growth Cycle, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Ever consider the difference between motivation and inspiration? It’s worth thinking about, especially as a leader. Motivation … [Read more...]
Issue #112: On Picking the Right Battles, Lin-Manuel’s Key to Balance, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I recently came across an idea worth spreading: Leave the small fights to the small fighters. Imagine the power unleashed if … [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...]
‘Shark Tank’ Took a Bite Out of This Founder, but He Swims On (and You Should Too)
The founder of #besomebody took his mauling on the show as just another day in the ocean of entrepreneurship. Here's what you can learn from the resilient Kash Shaikh
The Sharks on ABC's 'Shark Tank' were in a feeding frenzy, and Kash Shaikh was wearing chum underwear. At least in the eight minutes viewers saw. (Shaikh was actually … [Read more...]
Earth Just Hit Record Temperatures, and 14 Other Warning Signs Leaders Miss
Recent scientist's warnings may fall on deaf ears, but these signs of an unhealthy workplace culture shouldn't
Scientists at Berkeley Earth just reported that the Earth hit a record high temperature in 2016, crushing the record set in 2015, which pummeled that of 2014. A … [Read more...]
LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman Says Leaders Must Set a Drumbeat for Their Organizations. Here’s How to Do Just That
These are the five cadences leaders should set for their organization
One of the most important jobs of a leader is to set the vision and strategy, and to provide a path for others to follow. But there's a not-so-obvious role the … [Read more...]
7 Questions Every Leader Should Be Able to Answer for the New Employee
This is a great test for how clear the 10,000-foot view is
Leaders are tasked with setting the vision and drumbeat of the organization, fostering the kind of positive culture they intend, posting meaningful goals, and … [Read more...]
6 Surprising Realities Leaders Often Miss
These cringeworthy numbers can't be ignored by leaders who want the best for and from their organization
I’ve been in leadership positions long enough to know no one hands you a leadership manual (unless you’re in the Army). Common blind spots can derail a leader’s … [Read more...]
