It’s easy to look at successful people and envy their situation. What you often don’t see is the pain they went through to get there. I’ve made lots of mistakes. In fact, I’ve actually been fired from three jobs. Here’s what I learned.
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Go Ahead Leaders, Take That Vacation
7 Strategies to Optimize Your Time Off and Come Back Refreshed
The days are getting shorter again, but it’s not too late to take a few days off before the end of summer. August is often the perfect month to take some time away from work. You should consider getting away for a bit because you probably need it. Vacations are vital for rejuvenation, especially for […]
Overcome the Fear That’s Holding You Back
3 Ways to Learn From the World’s Best Athletes
Many of us know what it’s like to feel stuck in our careers. We settle into a particular role and one day we look up and wonder why we’ve spent so long doing something we’re not fully invested in. There are many reasons why this happens, but a big one is fear of failure. We […]
Why Businesses and Nonprofits Need to Rethink their Benefits Packages
It’s More than a Hiring Gimmick—It’s a Tool for Fine Tuning Team Culture
There’s no greater predictor of long-term organizational success than healthy team culture. Yes, customers matter. So do products and services. But an unhealthy team won’t create the best products or serve their customers very well. But how can leaders build healthy team culture? The most common way is to start with a list of core […]
Why Leaders Cannot Afford to Be Easily Offended
3 Vital Truths to Remember as You Work to Make a Difference in the World
As a leader, you are going to draw fire. People will criticize you. But the greatest leaders are not easily offended. Instead, they remember these three simple truths.
10 Practical Ways to Focus Your Mental Energy
How to Kill Distractions and Amp Up Your Productivity
I can’t imagine living in a more distracting time in human history. But to get real work done, we need to focus. Here are ten tactics I use to increase my focus and power through my task list.