LEAD JEFF HADEN
How Did LeBron James Break the NBA All-Time Scoring Record? By Playing the Long Game
That, in part, comes with the realization that success is always a lagging indicator.
How Did LeBron James Break the NBA All-Time Scoring Record? By Playing the Long Game
That, in part, comes with the realization that success is always a lagging indicator.
LEAD MOSHE ENGELBERG
Get Better Results By Not Being Attached to Getting Them
Solving the ultimate leadership paradox.
Get Better Results By Not Being Attached to Getting Them
Solving the ultimate leadership paradox.
LEAD RANJAY GULATI
How the Mahindra Group Embraces Change
A conversation with Anand Mahindra, non-executive chairman of the Mumbai-based conglomerate.
How the Mahindra Group Embraces Change
A conversation with Anand Mahindra, non-executive chairman of the Mumbai-based conglomerate.
LEAD ALISON GREEN
My Employee Has No Attention To Detail
Is this coachable?
My Employee Has No Attention To Detail
Is this coachable?
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Just Rejected the 1 Thing Jeff Bezos Thought Was Most Important
“The most important single thing is to focus obsessively on the customer..."
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Just Rejected the 1 Thing Jeff Bezos Thought Was Most Important
“The most important single thing is to focus obsessively on the customer..."
LEAD NICK HOBSON
The 1 Simple Mindset Shift That Helps You Reframe a Bad Decision
You're smarter than you think.
The 1 Simple Mindset Shift That Helps You Reframe a Bad Decision
You're smarter than you think.
LEAD NICK HOBSON
Feeling Like an Imposter? The 'Character Alarm Method' Has Got You Covered in 3 Easy Steps
Become your own Sasha Fierce with your alarm.
Feeling Like an Imposter? The 'Character Alarm Method' Has Got You Covered in 3 Easy Steps
Become your own Sasha Fierce with your alarm.
LEAD JEFF HADEN
3 Questions Emotionally Intelligent People Ask to Keep Making Progress Toward Their Biggest Goals, Backed by Psychological Research
And to help other people do the same.
3 Questions Emotionally Intelligent People Ask to Keep Making Progress Toward Their Biggest Goals, Backed by Psychological Research
And to help other people do the same.
LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN
Working Long Hours Doesn't Harm Your Kids But This Surprisingly Small Behavior Does, According to Wharton Research
A new study should reassure parents who work long hours (and worry those who are distracted at home).
Working Long Hours Doesn't Harm Your Kids But This Surprisingly Small Behavior Does, According to Wharton Research
A new study should reassure parents who work long hours (and worry those who are distracted at home).
LEAD TOMMY MELLO
6 Ways Impatience is Slowing Your Business Down
To build a successful business you might have to sacrifice in the short-term to win in the long-term.
6 Ways Impatience is Slowing Your Business Down
To build a successful business you might have to sacrifice in the short-term to win in the long-term.
LEAD DAVID FINKEL
Why Your Delegated Tasks Often Fail
The answer lies in the capability spectrum.
Why Your Delegated Tasks Often Fail
The answer lies in the capability spectrum.
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
101 Very Simple Habits That Will Improve Your Life Today
No. 33: Find a reason or opportunity to ride a bike.
101 Very Simple Habits That Will Improve Your Life Today
No. 33: Find a reason or opportunity to ride a bike.
LEAD SARAH RICE
2023 Will Be The Year Of The Power Play
Hybrid work will be where this changing employee-employer dynamic will be played out.
2023 Will Be The Year Of The Power Play
Hybrid work will be where this changing employee-employer dynamic will be played out.
LEAD JUSTIN BARISO
Emotionally Intelligent People Use 2 Simple Words to Build Confidence and Work Better (and Get Others to Work Better, Too)
These two words will not only change the way you see yourself and others, they'll turn you into 'self-fulfilling prophecies'--and inspire you to do great work.
Emotionally Intelligent People Use 2 Simple Words to Build Confidence and Work Better (and Get Others to Work Better, Too)
These two words will not only change the way you see yourself and others, they'll turn you into 'self-fulfilling prophecies'--and inspire you to do great work.
LEAD MINDA ZETLIN
The Royal Family Made 2 Mistakes About Prince Harry That Too Many Employers Make About Employees
Have you made the same mistakes in your company?
The Royal Family Made 2 Mistakes About Prince Harry That Too Many Employers Make About Employees
Have you made the same mistakes in your company?
LEAD MINDA ZETLIN
In Just 2 – Very Unpleasant – Words, a Former Google Exec Pinpointed the Company's Biggest Problem
Does your company have the same issue?
In Just 2 – Very Unpleasant – Words, a Former Google Exec Pinpointed the Company's Biggest Problem
Does your company have the same issue?
LEAD NICK HOBSON
People With High Emotional Intelligence Ask Themselves These 6 Questions to Be Calm, Balanced, and Centered
It's all about what they think about emotions and how they handle them.
People With High Emotional Intelligence Ask Themselves These 6 Questions to Be Calm, Balanced, and Centered
It's all about what they think about emotions and how they handle them.
LEAD JASON ATEN
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Has Resigned. His Reason is a Lesson in Self-Awareness
The company is sticking with the co-CEO model.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Has Resigned. His Reason is a Lesson in Self-Awareness
The company is sticking with the co-CEO model.
LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN
Resolution Already Failed? Replace It With 'Turn Up/ Turn Down Lists'
This kinder, gentler approach to changing your life is also more effective.
Resolution Already Failed? Replace It With 'Turn Up/ Turn Down Lists'
This kinder, gentler approach to changing your life is also more effective.
LEAD MINDA ZETLIN
In Just 3 Words, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Redefined the Company and Taught a Lesson to Every CEO
Amazon announced 18,000 layoffs. Here's what almost everyone missed.
In Just 3 Words, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Redefined the Company and Taught a Lesson to Every CEO
Amazon announced 18,000 layoffs. Here's what almost everyone missed.
LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES
5 Bad Habits You Need To Get Rid of To Be a Good Leader
For starters, stop being so demanding.
5 Bad Habits You Need To Get Rid of To Be a Good Leader
For starters, stop being so demanding.
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
Keep Forgetting Things? A Massive New Study Says This Is What Happens to Your Brain If You Retire Early
"If you rest, you rust".
Keep Forgetting Things? A Massive New Study Says This Is What Happens to Your Brain If You Retire Early
"If you rest, you rust".
LEAD NICK HOBSON
Extroverts Make for Better Leaders -- If They're the Goldilocks Kind
Not too much of this, and not too much of that for the extraverted leader.
Extroverts Make for Better Leaders -- If They're the Goldilocks Kind
Not too much of this, and not too much of that for the extraverted leader.
LEAD JEFF HADEN
How Emotionally Intelligent People Embrace Awkward Conversations to Make a Great First Impression
Meeting someone new? Uncomfortable as it might seem research says skipping the small talk is the best approach.
How Emotionally Intelligent People Embrace Awkward Conversations to Make a Great First Impression
Meeting someone new? Uncomfortable as it might seem research says skipping the small talk is the best approach.
LEAD HEIDI ZAK
3 Principles For Effective Goal-Setting In 2023
How to set realistic goals for this year.
3 Principles For Effective Goal-Setting In 2023
How to set realistic goals for this year.
LEAD NICK SONNENBERG
How Smart Leaders Use the 'Toast Question' to Turn Their Business Into a Well-Oiled Machine
Business leaders could learn a thing or two from the restaurant industry.
How Smart Leaders Use the 'Toast Question' to Turn Their Business Into a Well-Oiled Machine
Business leaders could learn a thing or two from the restaurant industry.
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
People With High Emotional Intelligence Ask 3 Key Questions Before Apologizing to Anyone
Right words + right message = righted relationships.
People With High Emotional Intelligence Ask 3 Key Questions Before Apologizing to Anyone
Right words + right message = righted relationships.
LEAD JOEL COMM
To Be Consistently Successful, You Must Find Value in the Ordinary
Thinking that success only comes from being extraordinary could negatively impact you; instead, focus on making the biggest impact with what you already have.
To Be Consistently Successful, You Must Find Value in the Ordinary
Thinking that success only comes from being extraordinary could negatively impact you; instead, focus on making the biggest impact with what you already have.
LEAD DAVID FINKEL
The Real Reason You Struggle to Delegate
It all comes down to emotional intelligence.
The Real Reason You Struggle to Delegate
It all comes down to emotional intelligence.
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
365 Best Inspirational Quotes for 2023
One quote for each day of the year. Take them together, and they're quite inspiring.
365 Best Inspirational Quotes for 2023
One quote for each day of the year. Take them together, and they're quite inspiring.
LEAD JEFF HADEN
How to Spot (and Deal With) a Covert Narcissist
Extroverted narcissists are fairly easy to spot. But what about their less obvious counterparts?
How to Spot (and Deal With) a Covert Narcissist
Extroverted narcissists are fairly easy to spot. But what about their less obvious counterparts?
LEAD RACHEL NYARADZO ADAMS
Why Fake it Until You Make It
…when is it in your power to build a real executive presence?
Why Fake it Until You Make It
…when is it in your power to build a real executive presence?
LEAD JASON ATEN
Elon Musk Keeps Breaking His Word. It Matters More than You Think
Broken promises hurt your credibility, even if you're one of the richest people on earth.
Elon Musk Keeps Breaking His Word. It Matters More than You Think
Broken promises hurt your credibility, even if you're one of the richest people on earth.
LEAD NUALA WALSH
7 Strategies Smart Leaders Use to Handle Criticism
Stop inviting feedback unless you're ready to accept and act on it.
7 Strategies Smart Leaders Use to Handle Criticism
Stop inviting feedback unless you're ready to accept and act on it.
LEAD NICK SONNENBERG
3 Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Turn it Into Your Greatest Strength-
Identifying and reframing negative thoughts is the key to believing in yourself and your abilities.
3 Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Turn it Into Your Greatest Strength-
Identifying and reframing negative thoughts is the key to believing in yourself and your abilities.
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
6 Magic Phrases to Inspire Respect, Grounded in Emotional Intelligence
Much of it comes down to this: People respect people who demonstrate self-respect.
6 Magic Phrases to Inspire Respect, Grounded in Emotional Intelligence
Much of it comes down to this: People respect people who demonstrate self-respect.
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
Want Happy Employees? Neuroscience Says Try This Simple Habit
"This is where positivity comes into play."
Want Happy Employees? Neuroscience Says Try This Simple Habit
"This is where positivity comes into play."
LEAD ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION
3 Successful Strategies to Lead Global Distributed Teams
Understanding the differences and similarities of your team, regardless of region, is a crucial requirement that knows no borders.
3 Successful Strategies to Lead Global Distributed Teams
Understanding the differences and similarities of your team, regardless of region, is a crucial requirement that knows no borders.
LEAD ALISON GREEN
How Do I Stop Employees From Giving Me Holiday Gifts
And three other tricky workplace dilemmas.
How Do I Stop Employees From Giving Me Holiday Gifts
And three other tricky workplace dilemmas.
LEAD JEFF HADEN
How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Frustration and Stress Into Fulfillment and Achievement
Sometimes a frustrating problem turns out to be a solution when viewed from a different perspective.
How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Frustration and Stress Into Fulfillment and Achievement
Sometimes a frustrating problem turns out to be a solution when viewed from a different perspective.
LEAD JEFF HADEN
If You Can Pass Any of These 6 Leadership Tests, Science Says You'll Be a Much More Effective, Persuasive and Supportive Boss
And if you can't pass one or two, don't despair: Each strategy can be embraced, starting today.
If You Can Pass Any of These 6 Leadership Tests, Science Says You'll Be a Much More Effective, Persuasive and Supportive Boss
And if you can't pass one or two, don't despair: Each strategy can be embraced, starting today.
LEAD JASON ATEN
Bob Iger's Email to Disney Employees Reveals His Biggest Challenge in Returning as CEO
You can't change a company by going back to more of the same.
Bob Iger's Email to Disney Employees Reveals His Biggest Challenge in Returning as CEO
You can't change a company by going back to more of the same.
LEAD RACHEL NYARADZO ADAMS
Why We Should Audit Our Values Regularly
Clearly defining and auditing your values every two to three years can help ensure your actions match your principles and standards.
Why We Should Audit Our Values Regularly
Clearly defining and auditing your values every two to three years can help ensure your actions match your principles and standards.
LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES
4 Things People With Great Communication Skills Will Do in a Conflict
Habits that nobody seems to want to have these days.
4 Things People With Great Communication Skills Will Do in a Conflict
Habits that nobody seems to want to have these days.
LEAD NICHOLAS SONNENBERG
In Just 5 Sentences, Elon Musk Gave Tesla Employees a Master Class on How to Run Efficient Meetings
Meetings are more expensive than you might think and there are four simple ways to reduce their cost.
In Just 5 Sentences, Elon Musk Gave Tesla Employees a Master Class on How to Run Efficient Meetings
Meetings are more expensive than you might think and there are four simple ways to reduce their cost.
LEAD DEBORAH GRAYSON RIEGEL
Stop Saying 'It's Just My Personality' and Start Saying This Instead
All of us can be better and do better than what we were born with.
Stop Saying 'It's Just My Personality' and Start Saying This Instead
All of us can be better and do better than what we were born with.
LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES
It Took Yoda a Few Words to Teach One of the Greatest Leadership Lessons You Will Ever Hear
A classic movie line from Yoda of Star Wars fame could hold the secret to your leadership success.
It Took Yoda a Few Words to Teach One of the Greatest Leadership Lessons You Will Ever Hear
A classic movie line from Yoda of Star Wars fame could hold the secret to your leadership success.
LEAD TOMMY MELLO
I Met an NFL Superstar. He Taught Me a Profound Leadership Lesson
He was incredibly talented, but his teammate didn't trust him... until he did this.
I Met an NFL Superstar. He Taught Me a Profound Leadership Lesson
He was incredibly talented, but his teammate didn't trust him... until he did this.
LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN
Reese Witherspoon Just Shared Her Simple Trick for Exceptional Likability
Want to tell more captivating, persuasive stories about you and your business? An Oscar-winner has a suggestion.
Reese Witherspoon Just Shared Her Simple Trick for Exceptional Likability
Want to tell more captivating, persuasive stories about you and your business? An Oscar-winner has a suggestion.
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
Elon Musk Just Announced a Radical Change at Twitter and Nobody Really Noticed
Heck, they'd been talking about the "edit" button since the first Obama term.
Elon Musk Just Announced a Radical Change at Twitter and Nobody Really Noticed
Heck, they'd been talking about the "edit" button since the first Obama term.
LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES
How Can You Tell Someone Has Exceptional Leadership? It Comes Down to 1 Word
There is a place and time for this leadership trait but leaders first have to get over their own fears.
How Can You Tell Someone Has Exceptional Leadership? It Comes Down to 1 Word
There is a place and time for this leadership trait but leaders first have to get over their own fears.
LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES
5 Ways to Create a More Diverse, Engaged and Inclusive Workplace
Subtle practices that will be virtually invisible to most people.
5 Ways to Create a More Diverse, Engaged and Inclusive Workplace
Subtle practices that will be virtually invisible to most people.
LEAD JEFF HADEN
New Neuroscience Reveals the Best Way to Structure Your Workday
Research shows decision fatigue involves an unavoidable physical component.
New Neuroscience Reveals the Best Way to Structure Your Workday
Research shows decision fatigue involves an unavoidable physical component.
LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN
3 Killer Icebreakers to Kick Off Meetings and Brainstorming Sessions
Get people comfortable and talking with these unexpected but fun icebreakers from a professional group facilitator.
3 Killer Icebreakers to Kick Off Meetings and Brainstorming Sessions
Get people comfortable and talking with these unexpected but fun icebreakers from a professional group facilitator.
LEAD JAY STEINFELD
Here's Why Your Success Is Not at All About You
Building up the accomplishments of your team will bring real satisfaction.
Here's Why Your Success Is Not at All About You
Building up the accomplishments of your team will bring real satisfaction.
LEAD JEFF HADEN
How Great Leaders Use the 3 Laws of Influence to Be Remarkably Persuasive, Backed by Considerable Science
Science reveals how to make facts, logic and reasoning even more convincing.
How Great Leaders Use the 3 Laws of Influence to Be Remarkably Persuasive, Backed by Considerable Science
Science reveals how to make facts, logic and reasoning even more convincing.
LEAD JASON ATEN
Elon Musk Is Laying Off Half of Twitter's Staff by Email. It's More 'Management by Chaos'
There are no great ways to tell people they don't have a job. This is one of the worst.
Elon Musk Is Laying Off Half of Twitter's Staff by Email. It's More 'Management by Chaos'
There are no great ways to tell people they don't have a job. This is one of the worst.
LEAD BHARAT KANODIA
3 Keys to a Successful Career as a Leader
Work hard, be ready, be dependable.
3 Keys to a Successful Career as a Leader
Work hard, be ready, be dependable.
LEAD JEFF HADEN
5 Smart Things New Bosses Do to Instantly Become Better Leaders, Backed by Considerable Science
Simple, sure. But also extremely effective. For any leader.
5 Smart Things New Bosses Do to Instantly Become Better Leaders, Backed by Considerable Science
Simple, sure. But also extremely effective. For any leader.
LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.
The CEO of Delta Just Taught a Tough Lesson in Modern Leadership
There's no such thing as neutral anymore.
The CEO of Delta Just Taught a Tough Lesson in Modern Leadership
There's no such thing as neutral anymore.
LEAD PATRICK FLESNER
The Key to Leading Your Teams Effectively in Crisis is to Step Outside the Leadership Drama Triangle
Avoid playing the role of a victim, persecutor or rescuer. Instead, take ownership and make the required changes.
The Key to Leading Your Teams Effectively in Crisis is to Step Outside the Leadership Drama Triangle
Avoid playing the role of a victim, persecutor or rescuer. Instead, take ownership and make the required changes.
LEAD ALISON GREEN
How Should I Handle Friends Who Apply for Jobs With Me?
Should I recuse myself or push for them to be hired?
How Should I Handle Friends Who Apply for Jobs With Me?
Should I recuse myself or push for them to be hired?
LEAD JEFF HADEN
Why Google Quietly Uses the Power-Law Rule to Pay Its Superstar Employees 'Unfairly'
Because 'fair' doesn't mean 'equal', especially if you hope to improve employee retention and boost overall performance.
Why Google Quietly Uses the Power-Law Rule to Pay Its Superstar Employees 'Unfairly'
Because 'fair' doesn't mean 'equal', especially if you hope to improve employee retention and boost overall performance.
LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES
6 Signs an Employee Is Ready to Be a Manager
6 Signs an Employee Is Ready to Be a Manager Before you hire or promote that person into a management role, make sure they have these attributes.
6 Signs an Employee Is Ready to Be a Manager
6 Signs an Employee Is Ready to Be a Manager Before you hire or promote that person into a management role, make sure they have these attributes.
LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES
3 Skills That Will Instantly Point to Someone With Good Leadership
Skills that we have seen demonstrated by executives from Microsoft, General Motors and Best Buy.
3 Skills That Will Instantly Point to Someone With Good Leadership
Skills that we have seen demonstrated by executives from Microsoft, General Motors and Best Buy.
LEAD MINDA ZETLIN
Patagonia's Founder Just Gave Away His $3 Billion Company. Here's Why That's Not as Crazy as It Sounds
He first considered an IPO: 'What a disaster that would have been.'
Patagonia's Founder Just Gave Away His $3 Billion Company. Here's Why That's Not as Crazy as It Sounds
He first considered an IPO: 'What a disaster that would have been.'
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