How to Feel Gratitude in Stressful Times
It's possible to feel joy and gratitude in the midst of worry, sadness, and even anger. Human beings are capable of complex emotions, and finding gratitude in stressful times is good for you, both mentally and physically. This quick activity is a great mindfulness...
How to Talk about Politics at Work
The recent US elections might have been the most contentious ever. And strong feelings continue to abound. Even though the elections are over, many people are deeply worried about what will happen next. Each side was very concerned about what would happen if their...
Wise Quotes from Great US Political Leaders
Can a deeply divided nation find common ground to move forward as united states? In his Huffington Post article, Alan Briskin suggests the possibility that we have “reached a nadir, a low point in our national discourse, from which we could rise.” And with that in...
But, what about the bird?
Guest Post by Larry Ackerman I am honored to host this guest post by my friend and colleague Larry Ackerman. His provocative message on politics in America today is timely and worthy of reflection. Ever wonder how birds get around, how they are able to fly?...
Leadership That Matters
Leadership is not necessarily about getting people to follow you. In fact, the test of leadership effectiveness is what happens when you’re not there. If everything depends on you and falls apart when you’re not there, obviously the effectiveness of your team is...
7 Fail-Safe Steps to Increase Responsibility and Develop Your Team
If you’re not offering your people the opportunity to grow – to increase their responsibility and learn new skills - you are going to lose them. According to a large-scale study conducted by INSEAD, millennials in the workplace care most about the opportunity for...
Why you over-manage, under-manage, and sometimes do both
Let’s face it, when you delegate, the buck still stops with you. You’re still accountable for any screw-ups. When the stakes are high, no wonder you think you need to be front and center, to direct things and over-manage. Even when the stakes aren’t high, sometimes...
How to Easily Evaluate the Quality of Research
A lot of numbers are thrown at us everyday by people who want to convince us to agree with them. A good study adds credibility to the point being made. But not all studies are credible. In The Price of Freedom is Personal Responsibility, I shared tips and tools to...
Accuracy on the Internet: The Price of Freedom is Personal Responsibility
The Internet is one of the final frontiers. Untamed and unregulated, it offers huge opportunity for individual freedom in exploration and communication. With a smartphone, you have access to anything you want to know at all times. However, the price of this great...
Criticism, Boundaries and Useful Feedback
Larry was clearly angry. Carl had used his tools (again) without asking, and even worse, hadn’t returned them (again). Larry told me he had given Carl some "tough feedback." He told Carl that he was self-centered and insensitive, and in the future he needed to ask for...
Growth occurs at the edge of your comfort zone
Thursday Thoughts: Too much time in the safety of your comfort zone leads to stagnation. Too much time outside your comfort zone is anxiety-producing. If you want to grow, dance along the edge of your comfort zone. Take a step over every once in awhile, and then come...
How to Bridge the Generation Gap in the Workplace
Guest post by Dan Negroni The generation gap in the workplace appears daunting. All sorts of reports describe how huge it is. But bridging the generation gap is not as difficult as it might seem. Real leaders already know how to effectively manage millennials. How?...