Want to level up your professional game? Start asking any or all of the following questions of anyone who will give you the time of day. You will be amazed what you can learn from the people around you…and how willing most people are to share with you.
No one really wants you to change
Don’t wait for someone to approve of your choice to get better or make things better because, for the most part, people just want you to stay the same.
9 things I learned about business from my 9-year old
Strong leaders create cultures in which failure is an expected part of innovation and growth. They are able honor the fact that failure feels gross while affirming its necessity.
Maybe it’s not all that important after all
Last December there were a lot of people who stood in long lines to be the first to see the newest Star Wars movie. A month later my wife and I were able to see the same film with no lines. A few months from now others will see it for the first time in the comfort of their own … Read More
Overwhelmed? You are not alone.
Working long hours, constantly buried under an avalanche of e-mail, voice mail, text messages, and increasingly unrealistic expectations? You aren’t alone.
15 simple ways to alienate people and sabotage your very best work
This list is just the tip of the iceberg, but I can (unfortunately) personally attest to the effectiveness of at least a few of these tactics. Your results may vary, but probably not much.
The way you choose to look at things changes the way things look
Most of us are able to grasp that spilling our coffee, getting blocked by a train on the way to work, or running out of gas isn’t really suffering, but it can be so difficult to maintain that perspective when our plans are being disrupted.
How to never be afraid again
The problem is not that the fear is an unavoidable part of being alive and doing your very best work, it’s that the fear has convinced you that you are the only one wrestling with it.
The secret to unlocking exciting professional opportunities
The way we go about our work, the relationships we foster, and the attitude we showcase are moving us closer to (or further from) the exciting and interesting projects that exist for those who aren’t afraid to do a little hard work.
5 leadership lessons I learned from Kylo Ren
Kylo Ren might not be a servant leader, a beloved leader, or even a good leader, but that doesn’t mean he can’t teach us something valuable about what it means to lead… (Mild spoilers ahead)
10 books that changed my life and work
Here are the 10 books that completely changed the way I think and act as a person and as a professional.
Gratitude changes everything: A conversation with Hailey Bartholomew
Maybe it’s just the Australian accent, but I could listen to Hailey Bartholomew talk about gratitude all day long.
The perfect time for a fresh start
We paint ourselves into a romantic (and ineffective) corner when we allow the calendar, or specific circumstances, to prescribe the “right time” to change things for the better.
Stephen Shedletzky is here to serve
After achieving early professional success, Stephen Shedletzky found himself unsatisfied and unwilling to do work he didn’t believe in. The tension that existed between his work and his values eventually led him to Simon Sinek, with whom he now works closely. In addition to affording Stephen an opportunity to do work he cares deeply about, Simon also acted as an … Read More
It’s time to finally lose the weight
If you are serious about losing some weight in the new year, try these two sure-fire techniques: 1. Forgive others 2. Forgive yourself Carrying the weight of all the wrongs done to you is a self-perpetuating, self-defeating pursuit. So is carrying the weight of all your mistakes. You can choose to carry the weight and you can choose to not … Read More
David Allen knows how to get things done
If you have ever had too much to do…listen to this interview. Now.