Mastering Emotional Intelligence
Imagine you’re in a meeting with your leader. The discussion centers on the latest sales numbers. You’ve analyzed the data. Given the down market, the targets they have set are unrealistic. You try to...
View ArticleQuestions Demand Answers
The quality of the questions you ask determines the quality of your life. Being curious is commendable. Wanting to understand the world around you and what others think is essential. However, as the...
View ArticleThe Power of Deliberate Practice
Dan McLaughlin’s journey in golf is a lesson in deliberate practice. He was 30 years old with little golf experience, and not in great physical shape. Yet, he quit his job to chase a dream. His goal...
View ArticleThe Future of Work: Why We Need Great Leaders Now
This morning, I came across a Harvard Business Review article that has predictions about the future of work. It’s fascinating—and a little bit scary. The article draws on insights from 570 experts:...
View ArticleThe Same But Different
Many people think you must completely differentiate yourself from your competition to create a winning strategy. Not true. You can build a great strategy by showing that you are exactly the same as...
View ArticleThe 3 Greatest Questions Leaders Should Ask Their People
Written By: Scott Ballard People typically don’t leave jobs to pursue other opportunities; they leave because of their leaders. Studies indicate that 80% of disengagement and job turnover cases are...
View ArticleThoughtfulness in Leadership
When I hear the word mindfulness, I think of someone sitting quietly in deep meditation. It feels passive and disconnected. For me, it conjures up an image of a Zen CEO. It just doesn’t seem to fit in...
View ArticleThe Phases of Life’s Experience(s)
Written By: Roger Strickland Within a single life, it’s possible to identify (for most people) a ‘phased’ series of experiences. If we can see this pattern, two more things evolve: first, we can see...
View ArticleThe Only Thing Worse Than Lying to Others Is Lying to Yourself
Written By: Frank Sonnenberg There will be times when your principles are tested. The question is, how will you respond? Will you give in to temptation and compromise your standards or will you stand...
View ArticleAI in Business: Thrive or Fall Behind
Artificial intelligence is not a passing trend. It’s here, and it’s reshaping everything from day-to-day operations to strategic decision-making. AI’s impact will continue growing in every industry,...
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