Does your company foster innovation in the workplace? I know you want to nod emphatically and assure me with a big “YES.” But a lot of you may have scoffed instead. Because statistics show a huge disconnect here: Just 54% of entry-level people say new ideas are “celebrated internally,” compared to 91% of senior executives Only
Quick Thought: The End-of-Year Syndrome
There’s a funny phenomenon that I often make note of this time of year. I call it the end-of-year syndrome. As I’ve been pointing this out to clients over the past few weeks, I thought I should record a quick audio post about the randomly looming nature of December 31st. So have a listen (or a
How to Stop Negative Self Talk by Defeating 2 Enemies & Honing 3 Tools
I spend a lot of time these days talking with clients about how to stop negative self talk. We discuss what negative self talk is, why it happens, and how to overcome it by tapping into the power of its opposite: positive self talk. And that’s exactly what I’m going to tackle here. Because if my
2 Years & Many Dry Eagles Later
It’s official. After hearing so many of your stories, I can confirm that there are countless ways to use the power-alley attributes concept. Would a quick refresher on 5 of them make you a better leader? A better worker? Even a better parent, spouse, or friend? Then I think you’ll like listening to the conversation I’m sharing
Quick Thought: Labor Shortage + Leadership
For almost 30 years, I’ve been talking to clients about the coming labor shortage. Time and again, I’ve worked to encourage and motivate leaders with the truth that how we manage and engage people is critical to survival. Even if you didn’t believe that 10 years ago, it was true then. But now, it’s true
The 1 Trait 97% of Exceptional Leaders Share (Long before They Lead Anything)
I can quickly recognize people who will excel in leadership positions, often long before they’re anywhere near that level. I don’t have a crystal ball. But I do have enough experience to have identified the single most consistent indicator of leadership potential. Of course, many traits can contribute to success in leadership. And no 1
