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How My Near-Death Experience Sparked The Biggest Career Change Of My Life
When life hangs by a thread, we realize what really matters most.
Nov 5, 20194 min read


What I Learned From (Almost) Getting Fired As CFO Of Microsoft North America
Yesterday’s recipe for success isn’t enough to master today’s challenges.
Oct 15, 20194 min read


Three Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted (And How To Fix Them)
Conquer your career derailers and get back on track.
Sep 25, 20193 min read


How My Personality Almost Wrecked My Career (And How I Fixed It)
The behaviors that limit us are often rooted in the same traits that've made us successful.
Aug 20, 20194 min read


How A ‘Work Persona’ Undercuts Your Long-Term Success
Your genuine self is more effective than your fake self. Learning to dial into your talents and values is the surest way to speed up your ca
Aug 9, 20194 min read


Leadership Doesn’t Happen by Accident—It’s a Choice
The difference between being a leader and being a victim starts with mindset.
Jun 11, 20195 min read


To Become More Successful, Open Your Eyes to True Success
There are levels of winning beyond just winning.
Apr 19, 20195 min read


Knowledge Is Good – But It’s the Enemy of Great
How openness to being wrong serves as a force multiplier for the smartest leaders
Mar 26, 20194 min read


Three Simple Steps for Making the Right Call Under Fire
To know how to respond in high-stress situations, you've got to start by getting into flow – just like a professional athlete.
Feb 12, 20195 min read


What to Do When a Rising Star's Team Can't Stand Him
To learn to play well with others, this corporate tyrant had to gain a “view from the balcony.”
Mar 21, 20185 min read


You're Not an Imposter
If you’re struggling with self-doubt, the first step is to tame your monkey mind.
Feb 20, 20185 min read


Four Simple Ways to Awaken Your Focus and Concentration at Work
Here are four ways to increase your leadership effectiveness at work by cultivating the skill of consciousness.
Oct 20, 20175 min read


The True Meaning of Courage Isn’t What You Think
True courage is not the absence of fear, a mindset, or even an emotion. It's a principle of action.
Sep 14, 20174 min read


The Four Keys to Earning Your Team’s Trust
Great leaders create true followership by continually earning their people’s trust.
Aug 22, 20175 min read


The One Simple Phrase That Ensures You Get the Results You Expect
Leaders don't always get the results they expect, but here's how to do it through a simple phrase.
Aug 3, 20174 min read


How Top Execs Solve Their Toughest Leadership Challenges
Leaders want counsel from someone who understands where they’re coming from.
Jul 12, 20174 min read


Values Are The Key to Making Tough Choices
In dangerous terrain, our values serve as our best compass,
Jun 20, 20174 min read


What Craig the IT Guy Taught Me About Life, Death, and Work-Life Balance
Virtually all my clients say that they want improved work-life balance. Here are four tips.
Jun 5, 20174 min read


Six Keys to Life-Changing Feedback
Even though it is not always easy, when you offer and receive feedback with genuine intent, it can be a life-changing gift.
May 23, 20174 min read


What to Do When Your Boss is the Devil Himself
Although it might be natural to want to get away from a nasty boss, in my experience the best course of action is something very different.
May 15, 20174 min read
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