“This is not a good time to take a career risk.” That’s what I keep hearing, over and over, from smart, successful people who know there’s something they need to do to change their lives at work, but can’t seem to get into action. Instead of acting like the smart, successful people they are, they […]Read the full post >>
Whether you’re celebrating the start of a new day or just can’t get that darned Pharrell Williams song out of your head, we all want to be happy at work. If you’ve mastered this—at least on most days—congrats. But many of us think it’ll take lots of hard work and change to be happy at […]Read the full post >>
I like a good celebration as much as anyone. But do we really need to start celebrating Halloween before summer is officially over? Do we need to hear Christmas carols on the radio in September? Well, maybe we do. As I talk to coaching clients and members of my speaking audiences, I’ve noticed an increased […]Read the full post >>
Our brains are emotionally wired to respond to stories better than we respond to facts, figures or other data. So if you’re not using stories to influence and connect with others, you’re missing a key element from your professional practices. But how do you tell your story at work, and use it to build relationships, […]Read the full post >>
As a leader in your organization and in your own life, you’re always looking for ways to get smarter, faster. Me, too. Podcasts are free & simple to use every day, everywhere. As a coach, writer, and leader of my own business, I’m always on the hunt for fresh ideas and inspiration, so I listen […]Read the full post >>
If you want to take on greater levels of leadership and personal success, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to know how to recover when you fail. Don’t believe the fantasy that you’ll be the one who’s immune. Mistakes, errors, goofs, failures–they’re all an essential part of our growth. But they’re typically painful, awkward, and draining. […]Read the full post >>