The Difference Between Trying and Doing
Trying and doing are two different things. Learning about this distinction is the key to success. Here's how you can do it for[...]
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How Our Words Impact Others
Our words carry enormous weight. More than we sometimes think. They often impact people for decades, providing the courage to press on or the reason to give[...]
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Seven Rules for More Effective Meetings
People get “trained” to come late because they know nothing significant will happen until well after the announced start time.... For example,[...]
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7 Steps to Take Before You Quit Your Job
Face it. You will eventually quit your job. It may be this year. It may be next. It may be ten years from now. But it’s inevitable. It’s only a[...]
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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
Whenever I feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the future, I follow the advice I was given by an older, wiser colleague. It is surprisingly simple but[...]
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How to Deliver Wow Experiences
A few years ago, Gail, my daughter Marissa, and I spent three weeks in Italy. It was our first visit. I had high expectations, but I still wasn’t prepared[...]
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3 Reasons You Can’t Stop Working
I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts when the host confessed he hadn’t taken a vacation in over a year. Admitting that he was on the edge of[...]
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3 Truths to Help You Age Well
Recently, I decided to grow a beard. I had one for a few weeks in my early 30s, but shaved it because it was too prickly and uneven. I decided to give it[...]
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The Simplest Way to Generate a Major Breakthrough
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, recently tweeted, “Most people need consistency more than they need intensity.” In my experience, especially as a[...]
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How to Stay Mentally Fit
Last year, my business revenue grew 62 percent. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it presents a whole new set of problems—problems I didn’t face[...]
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Want an Abundant Life? Change Your Thinking
Over the years, I have noticed that there are two kinds of thinking. One kind leads to success, joy, and fulfillment. The other leads to failure, fear, and[...]
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3 Forces That Shape Character
Charisma may be useful in attracting a following, but it is largely useless when it comes to achieving a long-term, positive impact on the people and[...]
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The Easier Way to Delegate for Perfect Results
She said, “no,” and then I shared them with her. I have always taken these for granted, but realized this was a brand new thought for Gail. ... As a[...]
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5 Characteristics of Weak Leaders
General McClellan had significant character flaws that I believe serve as a warning signs to anyone in leadership. Ultimately, these cost him dearly: He lost[...]
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4 Must-Have Traits in Every Person You Hire
What are the baseline qualities you look for in anyone you add to your team. I suggest that the ideal candidate has[...]
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How to Master the Essential Discipline of Stillness
Being still is tremendously difficult in our world. Noise crowds into every empty space, leaving us spiritually, mentally, and emotionally exhausted.[...]
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5 Reasons Why You Should Commit Your Goals to Writing
Writing your goals down is one of the most important actions you can take to obtain the life you want. Sadly, most people don’t do it. Here are five why[...]
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The 5 Marks of Authentic Leadership
Leadership is more than influence. It certainly includes influence, but it is more. I believe it includes at least five characteristics. I call these the five[...]
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20 Questions to Ask Other Leaders
As a leader, how do you become a better leader? If you’re like me, you probably read a lot of books, listen to podcasts, and attend a few conferences.[...]
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The Upside of an Experimental Mindset
I first heard about Slack, a new software app for internal communication, in early 2014. At the time, our team was growing, and we were struggling to keep[...]
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5 Ways to Hold Shorter Meetings
When Bryan Stockton was pushed out as CEO of toymaker Mattel, he fingered a complacent company culture for dipping profits. In fact, he went one step further[...]
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How Do You Change Organizational Culture?
Most leaders would like to change their corporate culture, but they don’t know how. In this post, I outline six[...]
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Hit the Ground Writing
I started journaling a little over a year ago. It has become a regular part of my morning ritual. It has helped me clarify my thinking, process my feelings,[...]
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Your Own Personal Time Machine
I spend most of my work-life in meetings. Note-taking is a survival skill. Yet, I am surprised at how few people bother to take notes in meetings. Those who do[...]
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