When “Helping” People is the Wrong Thing to Do
Recently, a very frustrated client complained, “I did my best to help my team. I
How to Learn Instead of Waste Your Time Online
At the end of the day, do you feel smarter? Yet how much time do
Do You Know Too Much?
Wouldn’t it be great to feel confident about your choices…to know the answers under pressure,
Did You Mean to Kill that Idea?
My partner, Karl, was telling me about how the new guy at work is finally
The #1 Rule for Effective Leadership (at Home and at Work)
Beyond the Golden and Platinum Rules, in our crazy busy world the one rule everyone
7 Lies Leaders Love to Tell
The excuses leaders give for doing the wrong thing rarely change. The ingredients for good
Do You Have the Courage to Sabotage Your Success?
Which route to success is better for you? 1) exceeding goals and expectations or 2)
7 Ways to Unitask
Beware of praise for multitasking. For better results, be a serial unitasker. “Any man who
4 Ways to Find More Time
There is never enough time. However, it is possible to find extra time if you
When Collaboration Kills Innovation: 5 Time Bombs to Surface and Defuse
Your efforts to promote collaboration could be killing innovation. Collaboration is the hot word today,
4 Tips for Defining Your Business and Life
Are you clear about your business brand and career focus? Do these words ignite your
The Best Kept Secret of Leadership: Do Less, Focus More
As you wade through the stress of a turbulent and uncertain world, do you find
The Difference Between An Inspiring and Boring Goal
Words make the difference between an inspiring goal and one that loses steam quickly. Whether
So You Want Someone to Change…
People don’t change because you want them to. They might not even change if they
Quit Looking for Your Authentic Self
I do not believe in the concept of having one authentic self. I believe you
Fear Regret More Than Failure
Your ability to do things well could keep you from taking risks. High-achievers may appear
“Fixing” Women Hurts More Than Helps
Many people eagerly sent me the Wall Street Journal article, Coaching Urged for Women. The
From Where Do You Lead? A New Leadership Skill is Emerging
We may agree on what leaderships styles aren’t working, but defining what does work in
Similarities: The Glue that Holds Us Together
A house divided against itself cannot stand. Abraham Lincoln borrowed this quote from the New
Stop Praising the Differences in Men and Women
For years, I have been writing about the differences in the brains of men and
Do You Have the Courage to Be Optimistic?
Economic Signs Suggest a Bleak Road Ahead. That’s the headline I read when I signed
