One of the most important things you can do to grow as a leader is to read voraciously. But how can you better retain what you read? Here’s a simple tool that will help.
How to Retain More of What You Read
10 Ways to Create a Better “About Page” for Your Blog
For most bloggers, their About Page is one of their most visited pages. Yet few bloggers take advantage of this. Here are ten ways to make it better.
Why Public Speaking Is So Important for Authors
If you are an author—or want to become one—you need to seriously consider ramping up your speaking career. This is particularly important for non-fiction authors. However, it is important for most fiction authors, too.
How to Foster Honesty in Your Team
Most leaders talk to their teams about how they value honesty. However, judging by their behavior, very few of these leaders actually encourage it.
In Defense of Self-Help Books
I once heard a person say in a disdainful tone, “I don’t read ‘self-help’ books.” With this seemingly innocuous verdict, he slammed the door on a multitude of voices eager to push him to God’s best for his life. He severely limited his exposure to wise counselors and leaders available to him. And he drew a curtain across a world of extraordinary and supernatural influence.
Why You Should Understand Your Weaknesses
Early in my career, I thought I had to be good at everything. Not true. You can’t be good at everything. In fact, you can only be great at a few things. The sooner you realize this, the more quickly you can focus on your strengths and steer clear of your weaknesses.