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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.

Best Quotes from Seneca’s “On the Shortness of Life”

Stoic philosopher Seneca’s book “On the Shortness of Life” is packed with fantastic quotes about life, death, wealth, and wisdom.

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.

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.

Book Summary: “Talk Like TED”

Carmine Gallo’s book “Talk Like TED” is packed with advice about how to become a better public speaker. Here are the highlights.

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.

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.

Book Summary: “The Obstacle Is the Way”

Ryan Holiday’s book “The Obstacle Is the Way” is a great gateway drug to Stoic philosophy. Here’s my brief summary & review of the book.

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.