INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) + IMPERFECTIONS (a mistake many make) Note: This week I’m blending the Insights and Imperfections sections because the … [Read more...]
Issue #69: On Psychological Safety, Being Wary of Busywork, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Google conducted a 5-year study to determine what makes for the most effective teams. The number one factor was the … [Read more...]
Issue #38: On the Truth About Vulnerability, Owning Your Career and Happiness, and More.
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I discovered something I have in common with Harvard's Amy Edmondson – a belief in the truth about vulnerability. We … [Read more...]
Issue #36: On Being Authentic, the Biggest Impact a Leader Has, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) You worked hard to rise up the ranks, to get into “the room where it happens.” But are you fully, authentically you, when … [Read more...]
10 Things Leaders Can Learn About Operating in Crisis from the Samsung Debacle
It's been a rough span of weeks for Samsung. Ensure you have smoother sailing in times of crisis with these 10 tenets
The Samsung Note 7 launched with much fanfare this summer; tech websites loved it and it was a recommended buy. All was good. Oh, and then it started exploding. As did my … [Read more...]
17 Sacrifices the Best Leaders Willingly Make for Their Team
Leadership is about what you give up, not just what you take on
Part of being a leader is picking the right priorities. Good leaders have a knack for knowing what to take on. Great leaders also know what to give up. True leaders … [Read more...]
Harvard Research Says Stop Hiding This About Yourself If You Want to Be an Admired Leader
Come clean on this one thing and keep that success rolling.
Achieving success as a leader is a difficult enough thing to accomplish. So why would we jeopardize it once we achieve it? But research from Harvard … [Read more...]
These 5 Rules of Collaboration Helped the Creators of ‘Hamilton’ Craft Their Masterpiece
The powerhouse musical has creative powerhouses behind it. Here's how they did it
The phenomenon that is Hamilton has entered the public consciousness once again, in a big way, when it appeared on Disney+, a gift for the masses that allowed many a family to … [Read more...]
As Offices Re-Open It’s Time to Rekindle Camaraderie. Science Shows You 8 Ways How
We're all stretched too thin, so how about some depth? Build camaraderie and build a longer, richer life.
Call it the Great Camaraderie Conundrum. Before COVID-19 hit, research indicated that 80 percent of us were spending more time with co-workers than family. At some point, that will … [Read more...]