leadership development
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 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,
Four mental messages that hold you back
When I was writing The Connector’s Advantage, I sent out a few emails to people I knew for their input, and I got incredible insight. I moved forward and was able
Don’t Ask for Credit, Take It
My morning walks are a time for thinking, reflecting, and listening to audiobooks. I constantly hit pause on the book and record on my phone dictating a newsletter based on
What Kind of Listener Are You?
If communication is the foundation of every relationship, then listening is the part most of us overestimate. We think we’re good at it. We nod. We make eye contact.