It’s a little hard to believe, but my new book, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want, is almost here. I wrote it with my friend Daniel Harkavy to help people get from where they are now to where they really want to be—in every area of life. […]
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Why Now’s the Time to Stop Drifting and Design Your Best Year Ever
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We all dream of great things for our lives, don’t we? A fulfilling marriage, happy kids, a meaningful and profitable career. We all know people who have achieved those things, so we know it’s possible. And the truth is most of us have already experienced more success than we realize. But wherever we are, most […]
One Person No Leader Can Afford to Exclude
3 Reasons to Include The Spouses of Our Team Members
Last week I took my entire team on a Caribbean cruise to mark a major accomplishment. Celebrating success is something I really believe in. Family is also something I really believe in—and that’s why we included not only our employees and key contractors, but also their spouses on the trip. That meant accommodating more than […]
What Robert De Niro Taught Me About Leadership
10 Traits of Highly Effective Mentors
I’m always surprised by what I learn at the movies. I go to be entertained. But many times I walk out of the theater with insights I can put to work in my life. Over the weekend Gail and I saw the new Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway comedy, The Intern. It was great.
How To Lead Even When You’re Scared
And Why Great Leaders Learn to Embrace Their Fear
We’ve all felt it. Right before you try a new idea for the first time, there’s always that moment of panic. Is this really going to work? Is it too late to back out? I say “panic,” but let’s call it what it is: self-doubt. Deep down, whenever you put yourself out there, you secretly […]
3 Winning Elements of Pope Francis’ Leadership Style
Understanding the Source of His Influence and Impact
During his recent trip to America, Pope Francis addressed the U.S. Congress and the United Nations. And the truth is leaders of all kinds have a lot to learn from him. Francis is enormously popular. But whatever we personally think about this particular pope—pro or con—or the Catholic Church, it doesn’t change the fact that […]