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How to Get Along with a Difficult Co-Worker
The next time you get into an argument with a difficult colleague, try these five tips to resolve your conflict and repair the relationship.
Read MoreIs Your Company’s New Executive Making Things Sound Worse Than They Are?
Some leaders think it’s in their best interest to badmouth their new company’s existing processes. This “burning business bias” is surprisingly common.
Read MoreMaster Your Day: Tap Into the Power of Relentless Single-Tasking
One of the biggest companies in the world paid consultant Ivy Lee $500K for 15 minutes of productivity advice. Here’s what Ivy Lee told them to do.
Read MoreUnlock the Power of Silence: Why Less Talking Equals More Clarity
Many inexperienced communicators rush to fill awkward silences in meetings, but that’s a mistake. Here’s why, along with how you can use silence as a tool.
Read More37 Leadership Lessons Learned in 37 Years
Today I turn 37 years old. After years of leading teams and training managers, here are 37 of the best leadership lessons I’ve learned.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreBecome a Better Listener with the 3-Step ACE Method
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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read More7 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.
Read More10 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.
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