How to Lead Remote Workers
The long-running debate on the value of working remotely has been rendered moot, at least for now, by the coronavirus.
briancarney
Leadership
briancarney
When Goals Don’t Cut It, Focus on Obstacles
Emily wanted to work in marketing. She was young and had no experience. She’d skipped college and used a portfolio of work and a Praxis apprenticeship to win a…
Isaac Morehosue
Why After-Action Reviews Are So Important
One of the critical differences between military and civilian organizations is that most military organizations can only simulate their wartime missions in…
mikeharris
Breakthrough Results in Operations
Is execution more difficult than strategy? Nine out of ten business leaders say “yes.
chrismcchesney
The Science of Rituals
What do you do when you wake up in the morning? Do you brush your teeth, take a shower, and eat a bowl of oatmeal?
Erin Wildermuth
How a Structured Evening Ritual Can Help You Stay Sharp and Rested
Nearly everyone knows how important sleep is to the body, mind, and spirit. Countless studies have found that a good night’s rest is important for keeping you…
manishdudharejia
How a Morning Ritual Changed My Life
The decision to go freelance and break free from the typical nine to five workday was an exciting change.
brittanyhunter
What Busy Leaders Really Need from Their Spouses
With divorce rates hovering between 40 and 50 percent, experts spend countless hours discussing the reasons why so many Americans can't make their marriages…
Andrea Williams
Patience Is Not a Virtue
The patience of Job; the patience of a saint; a “fruit of the Holy Spirit”; a virtue.
Jeremy Lott
The Omega and the Alpha
Erin Winick helped speed the progress of technology in America, and now she has mixed feelings about it.
timcavanaugh
The Science of Reading
Even if you don’t consider yourself a “reader,” you read all the time. Signs, instructions, articles, bills, blogs, newspaper headlines and grocery lists all…
Erin Wildermuth
How Presidents Choose to Lead
There’s no more fascinating or scrutinized topic in American history than presidential leadership. So much is at stake in a president’s decisions.
thomaskidd
How to Beat Travel Fatigue
There is really no way of getting around it: traveling is exhausting. If your professional obligations have you traveling as often as mine do, fighting off…
brittanyhunter
Stay Fit While Traveling for Work
Recently I was sitting in a restaurant in Munich, staring in resignation as my wine glass was refilled another time despite my protestations.
heatherroscoe
What I’ve Learned on the Runway
This article is for people who have spent at least one night sleeping on an airport floor.
Jeremy Lott
5 Essential Travel Apps
Every year, 64% of Americans plan some sort of getaway vacation. Many people grew up with fond memories of packing up the car and heading to the beach, the…
manishdudharejia
The Science of Sabbaticals
I used to take yearly sabbaticals. For three glorious months each summer my time was more or less my own.
Erin Wildermuth
Sabbatical on a Budget
Picture this: you’ve been with the same employer for many years and they want to reward your loyalty with the recharge of a sabbatical.
Andrew Lott
Questions Reveal Your Interest
Anytime a person must gather information, there is no substitute for asking the right questions.
DouglasLeBlanc
The Science of Curiosity
Curiosity starts early. Children throw cups from highchairs over and over, testing gravity and their parents.
Erin Wildermuth
Investigative Leadership
Eight years ago, Craig Ross achieved a career milestone. He became the majority owner, CEO, and president of Verus Global, a leadership development…
Andrea Williams
The Counsel of Scorpions
Solomon was said to be the most successful king that Israel ever had—renowned for his wisdom and his riches. His heir Rehoboam, not so much.
Jeremy Lott
The Science of Intuition
Your intuition is a lot like Shawn Spencer. If you’re not familiar with the hit TV show Psych, Spencer is a private detective with a twist: he has everyone…
Erin Wildermuth
Big Data is Overrated
If thou gaze long into an algorithm, the algorithm will also gaze into… well, not exactly thee, right?
shawnmacomber