7 Ways to Inspire Responsibility Even in a Quiet-Quitting World

7 Ways to Inspire Responsibility — Even in a Quiet-Quitting World The world of work has been flipped inside out. Remote work, burnout, the “Great Resignation,” and now “quiet quitting” have revealed a simple truth: people will not give their best simply because they’re told to. They choose to take responsibility — or not. If you want people to step up, contribute …

Emotionally Intelligent

5 Ways You Might Be Demotivating People Without Even Knowing It

5 Ways You Might Be Demotivating People—Without Even Knowing It Millions of dollars have been poured into hundreds of studies that ask the same question: “How can you motivate other people?” It’s a very important question and I do hope you know the answer. I’ve written many Tuesday Tips on that very topic. And I’ll go into more detail in my new Inner-Circle …

Unbreakable Relationships

8 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Build Unbreakable Relationships Every Day

8 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Build Unbreakable Relationships Every Day Over the years, I’ve met thousands of people who were smart, driven, and skilled — yet they struggled in one area that mattered most: relationships and connecting with others. They could analyze numbers, lead meetings, and design strategies, but they couldn’t build lasting trust, loyalty, or influence. Why? Because they …

Want to Get Better Today? Get a Coach!

Want to Get Better Today? Get a Coach! I’ve been quite reflective lately. Thinking about my life and career, I know I’ve experienced incredible success — and monumental heartache. On the success side, personally speaking, I’d include 30+ years of marriage, reuniting with a daughter after years of estrangement, and healing from a disease that once disabled me. Career-wise, I’d …