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My 10 Favorite Novels That Are Shorter Than 200 Pages

These ten novels are all under 200 pages, and they’re some of my all-time favorites. Every one of these books is well worth the reading time.

Become a Better Listener with the 3-Step ACE Method

This image depicts the ACE Model of Listening: (1) Attention, depicted with an eyeball, (2) Curiosity, depicted with an image of a woman holding her chin, and (3) Empathy, depicted with a pair of sneakers so you can put yourself in the speaker's shoes

Most listening advice is trite. Instead, try this new 3-step framework: listen with attention, curiosity, and empathy (ACE). Here’s how to do it.

What Makes Listening So Difficult (and What Can We Do About It)?

Our entertainment-driven, dopamine-addicted, never-bored society has made listening harder than ever. Here are 3 tips to become a better listener.

7 Ways to Update Your Resume to Land More Interviews and Get a Job More Quickly

After 10+ years as a manager & HR leader, I’ve read hundreds of resumes. Here are 7 ways to make your resume stand out.

10 Quotes (and Mini-Takeaways) That Explain How to Be a Great Leader

Over the past 10+ years, I’ve collected thousands of quotes. These ten leadership quotes and mini-takeaways can help you develop into a stronger leader.

These Are My 10 Favorite Nonfiction Books from the 1,000+ Books I’ve Read in My Life

From the 1,000+ books I’ve read in my life, here are my ten favorite nonfiction books in order. I included a short summary and what makes each one unique.

The Secret Power of WIIFM

A man peeking out from behind a wall, looking surprised

Putting yourself in the recipient’s shoes & asking “What’s in it for me?” can help you write better emails, craft stronger pitches, & persuade more people.

The Best Decisions Are Never Made from the Comfort of an Ivory Tower

As managers get promoted, we get further removed from the company’s core operations. Use these 4 tactics to stay connected and make better decisions.

Laid Off? Try These 5 Tips to Get Back on Your Feet

After getting laid off, I learned it’s possible to bounce back —and do it quickly. Here are five ways to maintain sanity and land on your feet.

The 7 Best Books on Behavioral Economics

These behavioral economics books explain that humans aren’t as rational as the old-school economics models would have us believe.