We all know the physical benefits to running. However, people who don’t run, often miss the non-physical ones. Here are three.
5 Research-Backed Benefits of Making Generosity a Habit
What Giving as a Lifestyle Can Do for Your Health, Happiness, More
We’ve all heard it’s more blessed to give than to receive. Probably like you, I take that on faith. But it’s fun to see how research agrees that special benefits come from giving, not just receiving. Giving has been an important part of Christmas ever since the Three Wise Men presented their gifts of gold, […]
4 Innovation Lessons from the Crazy Success of Instagram
What Leaders Can Learn from One of the Fastest Growing Apps in History
I’m already seeing a lot of Christmas images on Instagram, and I expect to see a flood in the next few days. The company just announced it surpassed 600 million users. Instagram launched in 2010. I joined a year later, but I only became a heavy user a couple of years ago. The company’s growth […]
6 Powerful Apps for Managing Social Media with a Team
Equip Your Team to Increase Your Impact and Simplify Your Life
Social media remains one of the most efficient ways for leaders to get heard and make a difference. What’s not efficient for most is the management of their social media presence. Many leaders try overcoming this problem by bringing outside resources to bear. They might involve existing teammates, hire new employees, or contract with someone […]
The Self-Leadership Secrets of Extreme Athletes
3 Takeaways from Dean Karnazes’ 153-Mile Race from Athens to Sparta
Sometimes leading a business can feel like running a marathon. That’s especially true when our goals seem ambitious, daunting, and a long way off. What could the sport of running teach us about reaching the finish line? I’ve been a fan of Dean Karnazes ever since I read his book, Ultramarathon Man several years ago. […]
Why You Shouldn’t Bother Making New Year’s Resolutions
They Don’t Really Work. Here’s What to Do Instead
New Year’s resolutions are as old as time, but that doesn’t mean they’re very effective. It only takes a day or two into January before the #resolutionfail hashtag starts trending on social media. Roughly 200 million Americans make New Year’s resolutions at least some of the time, according to research by the University of Scranton. […]