Leaders face a lot of problems, but poor communication is one they often create for themselves. In fact, nine in ten employees say it sabotages the success of executives, according to one study. The same study found the second biggest problem area for leaders was a lack of clear directions. I think this probably applies […]
How to Become a Morning Person
(Even If You Don’t Think You Can)
We’ve all heard the benefits of becoming a morning person. But how do you become one? In this post I provide a nine steps you can take starting today.
Why You Aren’t Dead Yet
Proof That Your Most Important Days Are Still Ahead
You may be old. You may be sick. You may be divorced. You may be out of work. You may be broke. You are still here for a reason.
Why I Changed My Email Newsletter Strategy
3 Reasons Behind My New Approach
I decided to change my email newsletter strategy last month. For years, I sent the entire blog post in the body of the email. We used a custom template that included many of the design elements from my blog. For a long time, that served us well. But we are no longer doing that. Instead, […]
3 Reasons to Keep Your Laptop Closed This Weekend
Power up by Unplugging
The weekend gives most of us the chance to downshift and recharge. But how often do we seize on it to catch up or get ahead on our work instead? If researchers are right, more than ever before. Not only are we working more hours on the weekend, we’re cramming the time with more chores, […]
How to Sync up Your Team for Success
Do You Know the 3 Components for Effective Alignment?
While weak leaders blame their followers for a lack of alignment, strong leaders know that it is their responsibility to create it. Alignment doesn’t just happen. It is created. Here are three ways to make it happen with your team.