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Posts Tagged ‘Advice’

38 Lessons Learned in 38 Years

Today is my birthday. Here’s what I’ve learned as I reflect back on this year, including lessons on how to live and how to produce great work.

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Book Summary: “Useful Not True”

In his newest book, Derek Sivers encourages readers to determine what ideas best serve them in being helpful and productive.

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Use the Shadow-Steer-Solo Model to Train Employees Effectively

You can use this simple but effective model to strike an appropriate balance between training your employees new things while not micromanaging them.

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What to Do If You Give Feedback and Your Employee Still Doesn’t Change

If you give an employee constructive feedback and they still don’t improve, try this simple 3-step process to ramp up your feedback.

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Life Doesn’t Happen to You, It Happens From You

Any event can result in “good” or “bad” in someone’s life. We’re not in charge of the events; we’re only in charge of how we respond. How will you respond?

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Book Summary: “Right Thing, Right Now”

Ryan Holiday’s third book in the Stoic Virtues series explores how to live a life of justice. He offers stories & practical tips for growth.

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Master 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.

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Unlock 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.

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Book Summary: “Your Music and People”

Don’t let the title deceive you. Derek Sivers’s book “Your Music and People” is for anyone looking to market themselves and their work.

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37 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.

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