Be honest: do your actions match your values? 🤔 During a dinner in New York with a mighty group of leadership thinkers—people I consider my friends—this question came up. Ron Carucci discussed the importance of honesty, especially in leadership, in his new book, “To Be Honest.” He was kind of enough to share the following … Continue reading “How to be an honest leader by asking simple questions”

Do you think you’re a good listener? 👂 Learning to listen is a skill you can always improve. Questions are a powerful way to find solutions, build strong relationships, and grow as a person or a team. The next time you ask a question, make sure you do the following: ✔️ Slow down and give … Continue reading “A question is only productive when you listen to the answer”

Focus on what you can control—and let go of the rest. We’ve all experienced a rude customer or coworker at some point. When it’s a regular occurrence, it wreaks havoc on your motivation and productivity. While you can’t control the actions of others, you CAN control your reaction. When you find yourself disrupted by a … Continue reading “Why learning to let go of what you cannot control will boost your productivity”

Keep it simple. Networking isn’t as hard or complicated as most of us think, yet the majority of us struggle with it. Thankfully I know one of the greatest networkers in the world. While visiting Manhattan with my wife, we grabbed a delicious breakfast at a local cafe with my good friend, and fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Dean Karrel. … Continue reading “Why you should stop overthinking networking and keep it simple”

Ever wonder how some people hit their goals over and over again? Time after time, they deliver on their promises to themselves and others. Meanwhile, you feel like you’re repeating the same mistakes. It’s not for a lack of effort. You’re trying your best. But you’re not getting what you want. It’s like trying to … Continue reading “Systems are critical to successfully reaching your goals”