For Your Inspiration vol. 146

The Best Leadership Skill You Can Develop Right Now In trying to help solve a problem that was causing some conflict among my teammates many years ago, I approached my manager with a suggestion. He immediately became irate and told me in response to my suggestion, “I...

For Your Inspiration vol. 145

How to Tell Your Boss You Are Burnt Out If you’re burned out at your job and are looking to enhance your career, it may be a good idea to have a conversation with your boss before joining the trend of the Great Resignation. The pandemic has created an entirely...

For Your Inspiration vol. 144

From Emotionally Intelligent to Exceptionally Persuasive This is a story about three related things: emotional intelligence, legendary American author Mark Twain, and the art of getting to the point. Let me follow my own advice by giving you the bottom line up front....

For Your Inspiration vol. 143

Want to make an impact? Change your questioning habits. “Asking questions keeps people engaged, which is paramount when you are trying to influence someone’s thinking or behavior.” That’s the conclusion of a ten-year-old Harvard Business Review article by Chris...

For Your Inspiration vol. 142

Finding Success Starts with Finding Your Purpose In 1995, Bob Buford wrote the bestselling book Halftime, which popularized the concept of “moving from success to significance” in the second half of life. Buford realized that many businesspeople work their whole lives...

For Your Inspiration vol. 141

Setting Career Priorities When Everything Is Uncertain When you head into any new year, it’s natural to think about where your career stands and where it’s going. Companies traditionally notify employees of compensation changes and bonuses for last year’s performance...