02/11/2016
What is your purpose? How often do you think deeply about it? http://ow.ly/3z3WEg
Purpose Is More Than A "One-And-Done" Activity | ReWire
I wrote a few weeks ago about the idea that "re-solving" old problems is actually a good thing. And this same dynamic came up at a recent workshop...
02/09/2016
Short and very impactful: "I", "We" and "You" http://ow.ly/3z25fv
Seth's Blog: "I", "We" and "You"
One of the most profound ways to change your posture and the way you and your organization interact with customers and partners is to change your...
02/05/2016
Why the role of Manager might be a mistake for some people. https://t.co/hgnFNnWRMo via :
Why the Role of Manager Might Be a Mistake for You
Considering the move to manager? You might want to think hard before signing on to this difficult role. Here are 10 reasons to say "no thanks."
02/03/2016
The buck stops here! Taking ownership is critical to success as leaders. Quick read with great tips... http://mhyatt.us/1SlpHqj
Why It Never Helps to Pass the Buck
6 Battle-Tested Leadership Lessons from the Navy SEALs I once had a boss who with the reputation of being very harsh. He could be hard on people....
02/01/2016
Performance review time?
How to take the fear out of feedback
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How to take the fear out of feedback
Eh, feedback. Like death and taxes, other people’s opinions of what we do are a fact of life. Whether on the job or in the thick of wedding...
01/28/2016
A leader's toolbox is not complete without a healthy sense of curiosity. Never Stop Learning! http://bit.ly/1RHCKnd
Never Stop Learning: How Self-Education Creates a Bullet-Proof Career
Your next job title probably doesn’t even exist yet. So what’s the only skill that promises to pay dividends in the future? Your ability to expand...
01/26/2016
This is going to be the new "Key" skill in management: Single Tasking. http://bit.ly/1Sdq0TQ
7 Reasons to Stop Multitasking Right Now
This is a guest post by Monique Craig, who works with Oneflare, a reliable online marketplace connecting Australians with local businesses. ...
01/22/2016
When dealing with big problems remember the Stockdale paradox: you need both optimism and realism. http://ow.ly/3ySGH3
How the Stockdale Paradox Can Make You a Better Leader | CatalystVETS
I first learned of Admiral James Stockdale in Good to Great, by Jim Collins. In the book, Collins and his team were trying to find common traits of...
01/20/2016
Strategy for dealing with difficult decisions. https://lnkd.in/emJ3wVz
Facing a Difficult Problem at Work? Try This New Strategy
President Obama prefers to keep his work outfits limited to two color choices: gray or blue. He says it’s a deliberate tactic to reduce the number...
01/18/2016
Starting a week of posts on difficult decisions. Stop Rationalizing and Make Hard Decisions: Learning from Dr. King https://t.co/34IgqonQfI
Stop Rationalizing and Make Hard Decisions: Learning from Dr. King | The...
Greetings from London. I thought I'd share the below quote, which was sent to me (Thanks, Thao!) when I was considering whether or not to put up...
01/08/2016
Be clear! "It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?" - Henry David Thoreau Via
01/06/2016
Effort vs Results...important distinction. "Nobody Cares How Hard You Work" https://t.co/sZahTHFgqV
Nobody Cares How Hard You Work
Will we ever decouple perceived effort and long hours with our rewards system?