Monthly Archives: June 2017
Want To Be Fascinating? Know Your Own Brand
It's good to be better, but it's better to be different. Different is better than better. So, the question is, how are you different?
How To Write A Resignation Letter That Won’t Burn Bridges (Communication)
Finally saying "I quit" is tough, and knowing how to write a formal resignation letter is even tougher. Here are the simple steps on how to write an effective resignation letter (including a handy template!) so you can leave on a high note.
PODCAST #071: Four Pillars You Need To Create Meaning In Work And Life |...
In this episode, we're going to talk about crafting a life that matters with our guest, Emily Esfahani Smith. She is an editor at the Stanford University Hoover Institution, where she manages the Ben Franklin Circles project to build meaning in local communities. Her writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Atlantic, and other publications. She is the author of 'The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters.'
Break Your Worst Habit With This One Simple Trick
It's really about seeing these things clearly and remembering to be present with what's actually happening.
Why Negative Feedback Is Good For You (Develops Others)
Few people like hearing bad news about themselves. Getting a tough performance review or being called out for a mistake challenges our status and...
It’s Never Anyone Else’s Fault (Even If It Is) (Integrity & Trust)
There’s a great leadership quote from General Bruce Clarke that I love: “When things go wrong in your command, start searching for the reason...
PODCAST #070: Millennial Talent Drives Second Fastest Growing Digital Media Company In America |...
In this episode, we're going to talk about how you can recruit, lead, and retain amazing millennial talent with our guest, Vic Belonogoff. He runs the second-fastest-growing digital media company in America, Render Media, according to the 2016 Inc. 5000 list. Render Media is a digital publisher built for the social age. They produce socially engaging content for three emerging brands: Cooking Panda, Opposing Views, and Teen Times. About 90% of the company is made up of millennials. And in this episode, Vic shares the best ways to allow those millennials to grow as the company does.
Dive In: Answers Are Below the Waterline (Builds Teams)
Things aren't always as they seem. We know this saying well; and yet, we continue to take things at face value. We trust our intuition...
PODCAST #069: Managers Fear Compassion But Science Says It Makes Work Better | Monica...
In this episode, we're going to talk about compassion at work with our guest, Monica Worline. She is the founder and CEO of 'EnlivenWork,' an organization that teaches businesses how to tap into courageous thinking, compassionate leadership, and curiosity to bring their best work to life. She is also a research scientist at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. Her new book is 'Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations.'