The 9 Leadership Tests Nobody Escapes How many would you pass? Years ago, I asked an executive a simple question during a coaching session. “What leadership book has influenced you the most recently?” Without hesitation, he rattled off several impressive titles. Then I asked a second question. “Good. Now tell me specifically what you changed as a result of reading …
The 3 Biggest Secrets of the Greatest Time Masters
The 3 Biggest Secrets of the Greatest Time Masters You get 168 hours every week. Sleep takes about 50. Work takes about 40. That leaves 78 discretionary hours. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: Your life is not determined by your intentions. It’s determined by how you use those 78 hours. Two people can have the same talent, same opportunity, same …
10 Simple Ways to Build Relationships That Actually Work
10 Simple Ways to Build Relationships That Actually Work Let me start with a quick exercise. Write down the names of every highly successful person you know — personally or publicly. Now put a check mark next to the ones who did it completely alone. No mentors. No partners. No support. No team. If you’re like most people who have …
Why Appreciation Is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill
Why Appreciation Is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill Comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to joke that he “got no respect.” He said it was so bad his wife wouldn’t even let him be in their wedding photos. Now that’s bad. But it’s nothing new. Over a century ago, psychologist William James wrote, “The deepest craving in human nature is to be …