One of the best ways you can invest in your leadership development is through continual learning. Fortunately, in the age of the internet, there are scores of opportunities online to do just this—often for free. Podcasts, for instance, have become…
6 essential tips for crisis management
Any business out there can experience a huge crisis at some point: a lack of customers, poor cash flow, or bad marketing. Whatever the case, dealing with the issue is a must. Luckily, there are many things you can do…
How to break bad news to your team (without killing their motivation)
When bad news comes around, it can often be devastating to a team. Whether it’s a project failure, a tightening of a deadline, or the removal of resources, it can kill their motivation to keep trying harder. You…
The 7 habits of highly effective people: sharpen the saw
Today, we’re completing our series on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. There’s a reason why Stephen Covey’s global sensation has been a bestseller for decades. The information found within the pages of this book truly has the power…
2 brain myths that are dangerous to your potential
Today, we’re wrapping up our mini-series on brain science. If you’ve missed any of the installments in this series, you can learn more about unconscious bias in Part 1 and Part 2 of the series, and in Part 3, you…
3 ways to help your brain learn
Julia Sperling is a medical doctor with a background in neuroscience. She’s also a faculty member of McKinsey Leadership Development. Her work focuses on shifting mindsets and behaviors by highlighting beliefs and biases that constrain personal growth, learning, and job…
The 4 traits of resilient people – conclusion
Today we’re concluding our series on The 4 Traits of Resilient People with a look back on the ground we’ve covered regarding this topic and some final tips on how you can implement the 4 Traits into your every-day life.…
The 4 traits of resilient people – adaptability
Today we offer our final installment in our series on The 4 Traits of Resilient People. You can find the previous three installments here: Part 1: Confidence Part 2: Purpose Part 3: Social Support The final trait we will be…
The 4 traits of resilient people – social support
This is the third installment in our ongoing series about the four traits of resilient people. It’s a fascinating topic and one that I cover at length in my upcoming book Thriving in Change (working title). I truly believe that…
The 4 traits of resilient people – purpose
Do you know someone in your life who you’d describe as a resilient person? Or perhaps you came across a story once about an individual who displayed such resilience you couldn’t help but admire them. In my soon-to-be released book,…