When I was a young executive I had a level of stamina that was nearly supernatural. I could get locked onto a goal and not eat, not sleep, just stay focused on it until I achieved it. But as I recently told my friends Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile on their excellent The Road Back […]
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Elon Musk and the 100 Hour Error
3 Big Reasons Why Overwork Is a Productivity Killer
Elon Musk is widely regarded as one of the most influential entrepreneurs working today. He’s one of the founders of PayPal and the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. He wants to help put a colony on Mars and be buried there. Because Musk is considered such a visionary, many people want to learn his methods […]
What to Do When You Find Yourself Overcommitted
7 Strategies to Regain Balance in the Midst of a Busy Season
Have you ever found yourself feeling like you have too much work and not enough margin? The good news is that it can change. Here are seven strategies I am following.
What to Do When You Hate Your Job
7 Strategies to Make the Best of a Bad Situation
Many people feel trapped in a job they hate but don’t believe they can quit. They feel stuck and, as a result, their life is miserable. Do you know someone like this?
How to Be a More Energetic Leader
5 Things You Can Do Today to Regain Stamina and Enthusiasm
On a recent Catalyst Podcast , Andy Stanley said, “The best thing a leader can bring to his team is his energy” (quoting Bill Hybels). … The good news is that you can be a more energetic leader by becoming more aware and intentional about developing it.
What Happens When You Confuse Friends, Critics, and Trolls
3 Key Differences and What They Mean to Your Business
If you are a leader, you are going to attract critics. It is inevitable. In fact, if you are’t attracting critics, you should be wondering why. Criticism is normal.