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“I’m as proud of what we don’t do as I am of what we do.” –Steve
You teach people how to treat you. You teach people how to communicate with you. You
MANIFESTO. noun. /ˌmanəˈfestō/ A written statement to publicly declare your intentions, motives, or beliefs. From the
When you push yourself beyond your perceived limitations, it is NOT comfortable. I once flew a
It was a glum, soggy, heart-sagging kind of Saturday. I slept in till noon — and
“Who can tell me why it’s important to do CPR?” My fellow students and I at
Mentors. We all want ’em, we all need ’em, and someday, most of us hope to
Maybe you’re doing data-entry just to bide the time while you search for a full time
When M. wrote to me, she was justifiably annoyed. “I designed a website for a client.
Susan is one of the bravest people I know. Not because she is fearless. But because
It’s Saturday night. Vancouver Island. British Columbia. Damp. Cool. Just a slight murmur of rain. I’m
This is Sarah. She’s one of my dearest friends. Almost seven years ago — back when
For most of my life, I have anxiously wondered about my “life purpose.” Why am I
“It’s not too late to do something kind, creative, generous, satisfying and courageous. Today. ” —
I posted these questions about one year ago — but I still like them a lot.
Traditionally, a manifesto is a written statement where you publicly declare your… – Intentions (what you
The other day, I hopped in a cab. The driver and I started chatting, as you
I was teaching a writing class. Towards the end, someone asked: “How can I get over
Is it just me… … or does it feel like the first half of the year
It was just an ordinary Tuesday. I woke up, made a strong pot of coffee, and
Whenever I’m asked “What are some of the best questions to ask a ...
Have conversations with your mentor gotten a bit repetitive lately? Perhaps you approached ...
What are your all-time favorite leadership songs — the ones that make you ...
Has this ever happened to you? You’re in a meeting and the unthinkable ...
Have you ever wondered about the difference between a manager and a leader? ...
Here are 11 lessons I’ve learned about leadership—mostly from much-admired colleagues, and just ...
Last week at Hallmark I hosted a couple gentlemen from a partner company. ...
What are your leadership strengths? That’s a question I ask in a survey ...
I am in the difficult situation of being unofficial project lead, responsible for ...
Truly great leaders are hard to come by, but it seems everyone thinks ...
A vice president of a financial company once told me, “Make a plan—or someone else
With performance reviews around the corner, I wanted to write a how-to post on negotiating.
Landing a coveted stretch assignment is a proven shortcut to a top role. Does your
There’s never been a better time to develop your leadership skills. According to Deloitte’s 2014
On a regular old day, you’re plugging along, attending to the work tasks in front
Four Rules for Accepting a Stretch Assignment Want to connect to a bigger, bolder vision
January 22, 2019: Today, we published our first ever research report, OUT OF THE COMFORT
Mentors are special people. They take us under their wise, experienced wings and help us
Every year, on January 1st, my year begins the same way. I sit down with
Whenever I’m asked “What are some of the best questions to ask a mentor?” I
Sometimes you need a reminder and some ...
Want to make a bigger difference at ...
If you want to influence our behaviors ...
“Great leaders know when to step aside.” ...
