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Until recently, I viewed writing as a “finite” game: one with winners and losers. But writing doesn’t really work like that.
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Approaching problems from a coaching mindset means believing that the other person holds the solution instead of you.
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Employees want to follow someone who exhibits confidence, and they want to emulate someone who exhibits humility. Confident humility is key.
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Our creative work should feel difficult. Otherwise, we’re not pushing hard enough or stretching ourselves enough.
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Two years ago I published my first story. It wasn’t very good, but I had finally mounted the courage and willpower to hit “publish.” I had birthed something from nothing…
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I read 80 books in 2019. Here are my favorites from what I read in 2019, including the most surprising book I read this year.
Read MoreWilliam Zinsser’s Top 13 Writing Tips
William Zinsser wrote 19 books including one that sold over 1.5 million copies. His book “On Writing Well” is packed with incredible advice.
Read More33 Tips for Leading Better Meetings
The biggest lie of Corporate America is that meetings are a waste of time. Meetings don’t have to suck. These 33 tips can help.
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