Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
April 30, 2024
Earlier this evening, I was conversing with a colleague who holds an important leadership role. We discussed the changes he is making to his leadership style as he continues to grow in his role. During our conversation, I shared my Read more…
April 29, 2024
A young man once sought out a master to teach him the Japanese tea ceremony. The master tested him by asking him to clean up a garden. The young man removed the weeds and raked the leaves until the grounds Read more…
April 28, 2024
In many situations, we tend to think about our choices as either this or that. However, it doesn’t always have to be that way. Our choices don’t have to be mutually exclusive; they can also be inclusive. We always have Read more…
April 27, 2024
When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split Read more…
April 26, 2024
I have been fortunate enough to work with some brilliant leaders throughout my career. What stood out was that most of them were demanding and supportive. Most people think of demanding and supportive as polar opposites. They believe that someone Read more…
April 25, 2024
Sometimes, the thing that impairs our thinking is our own ego, fears, and motivations. When we are in the grip of these factors, we do not engage with the issues logically and honestly. We look for reasons to justify our Read more…
April 24, 2024
One of my mentors shared this valuable advice with me many years ago: No one likes receiving negative feedback or criticism, but everyone appreciates clarity. So whenever you have to give feedback to anyone, remind yourself that the feedback you Read more…
April 23, 2024
If you want to get very good at something, you must find ways to remove the obstacles, distractions, and other irritations that hinder you from working on your craft. Eliminate the unimportant. Top performers devote as much time as possible Read more…
April 22, 2024
The Buddha once asked a student. “What happens when an arrow strikes you?” The student replied, ” The arrow will pierce me, and it will hurt.” The Buddha then asked, ” If a second arrow strikes you at the same Read more…
April 20, 2024
This past week, I had my global team gather in Kuala Lumpur for our annual retreat. Beyond the strategy sessions and presentations, one of the most valuable aspects was the opportunity to connect with colleagues on a deeper level. Late-night Read more…
