Leadership Development

5 scary actions that haunt your reputation

November 8, 2018
While many professionals believe they are perceived as uber-professionals, they don’t realize how all of the mistakes they make cost them influence. Uncover the hidden mistakes you make that frighten off your ability to influence others.

Trust the process, not the accomplishment

November 8, 2018
Be hungry and be passionate! Respect the process that got you to where you are today, and continue to leverage your process to further your mission and your value-add to society.

Gain ground with great models

November 8, 2018
If you want to boost your productivity, it’s not enough to declare, “Now I’m going to work smarter.” You need a model to follow—or a rule of thumb to guide you.

Meditate in 8 simple steps

November 8, 2018
Want to bring a little calm into your day? Joseph Croskey, who is certified in the Search Inside Yourself program developed at Google, offers this mindfulness practice.

What do people want from your apology?

November 8, 2018
When the inevitable screwup happens on your watch, don’t craft your apology without knowing which words will do the trick and which won’t.

Sound Bites: November ’18

November 1, 2018
Cut the repetition … Keep them from tossing your card … Practicing small talk … Is the 5-second rule for real?

The passion of the bad forklift driver

October 11, 2018
Is your pride a thing you sometimes guard too fiercely? Are you willing to risk some of it to achieve more?

The beauty of the rolling stone

October 11, 2018
Change doesn’t happen to us. It happens for us. By choice. It’s what keeps us fueled and energized.

This one question will buy you time and peace

October 11, 2018
A manageable life is about instinctively knowing what to take on and what to set aside, but very few of us have a firm hand when it comes to rejecting time-wasting or soul-depleting tasks and obligations.

Your leadership image test of the day

October 11, 2018
When you get into your car this evening, do a quick bumper sticker audit.