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Nov 5, 20194 min read
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.


Oct 14, 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.


Sep 24, 20193 min read
Three Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted (And How To Fix Them)
Conquer your career derailers and get back on track.


Aug 19, 20194 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 8, 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


Jun 10, 20195 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.


Apr 18, 20195 min read
To Become More Successful, Open Your Eyes to True Success
There are levels of winning beyond just winning.


Mar 25, 20194 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


Feb 12, 20195 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.


Mar 20, 20185 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.”


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


Oct 19, 20175 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.


Sep 13, 20174 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.


Aug 21, 20175 min read
The Four Keys to Earning Your Team’s Trust
Great leaders create true followership by continually earning their people’s trust.


Aug 2, 20174 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.


Jul 11, 20174 min read
How Top Execs Solve Their Toughest Leadership Challenges
Leaders want counsel from someone who understands where they’re coming from.


Jun 19, 20174 min read
Values Are The Key to Making Tough Choices
In dangerous terrain, our values serve as our best compass,


Jun 4, 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.


May 22, 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 14, 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.
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