Ask yourself these questions everyday
Have you ever noticed that the quality of your day is often determined by the questions you ask yourself? Not the questions other people ask you. The ones running
The Leadership Habit People Remember Most
I really love getting emails out of the blue, from people I do and do not know who have been impacted by my work. I’ll never forget when a
Onboarding: It matters more than you think
A leader recently asked me what organizations can do to improve retention in today’s hybrid and remote work environment. My answer surprised them. I didn’t start by talking
How Do You Stay Authentic on LinkedIn?
I always appreciate the questions that come in from readers. Sometimes, I need to think about them. Often, they are the inspiration for a future post. Thanks to Hilary for
The Leadership Competency of Love
I attended a virtual event for a community of leaders I am in. The purpose was to address the current disruption in jobs, talent, and how organizations are led and
“Networking” Not Working? Try These Two Laws of Likability
I was at a conference once and noticed a man whose name tag identified him as being with a company that sounded very familiar to me. I went up to the
How to Get (and Keep) a Conversation Going
Conversations don’t fail because we have nothing to say. They often stall because we ask questions that accidentally shut them down. Think about how often we ask questions that
How To Offer Unsolicited Feedback
There have been many times when people have come up to me after a talk to tell me what they got out of it, how much the content resonated, and
A Simple Habit That Has a Huge Impact
Do you always say what you think? I used to teach, “If you think it, say it.” But when I received some funny looks, it made me realize that, perhaps,