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Quiet the Inner Critic and Lead Beyond Insecurity
In the last letter, we explored how neuroplasticity allows leaders to reshape their brains through intentional mental fitness practices. If you remember, the key idea was simple: the brain changes based on what it repeatedly does. Pause. Notice. Choose. Act. Repeat....
Neuroplasticity and 5 Practical Steps to Strengthen Mental Fitness
In my last blog post, I introduced the idea of NeuroLeadership and shared what may be the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. What made my wife’s words so meaningful wasn’t just the compliment. It was the implication: I had changed. Not temporarily. Not...
The Nicest Thing Anyone Said to Me and NeuroLeadership
Followers of my “monthly” Leadership Letter know it’s been less than monthly. A motorcycle accident and a series of Humpty-Dumpty surgeries put me back together but knocked me off my rhythm for a while. Thankfully, I’m now in a place where sharing consistent...
Take a Beauty Break! Don’t Underestimate the Importance and Value of Taking Time to Enjoy Beauty
I work with a lot of leaders. Many are owners and leaders of small to medium sized businesses. I know you worked hard, very hard to see your dream become a reality. All that work can blind us to the very things that we need to live and enjoy life - to enjoy your...
Leadership Lessons From Ke$ha
I am not sure how the magazines that end up on my dining room table get there. I’m pretty sure my wife has something to do with it. The other day, the November 2024 issue of Elle magazine was open to an article about the singer, Kesha. As a musician and observer of...
Did You Miss These Olympic Leadership Lessons?
Whether you are an Olympics geek or not, there are some foundational, which is to say critically important, leadership concepts we can learn from the Olympics. In my current state of ongoing recuperation from my injuries, I spent a lot of time watching the Olympics...
Personality Assessments and Profitability: Stop leaving money on the table
There is a reason that top-performing companies invest in personality assessments as part of their employee growth programs—the knowledge gained from assessments results in more profit, representing as much as a 700% ROI. Personality assessments have gained...
Understanding and Responding to Concerns about Personality Assessments
My introduction to personality assessments was met with a mix of curiosity and caution. On the one hand, I looked forward to learning more about myself and hopefully gaining a clearer sense of direction. On the other hand, I feared that I would be “put in a box,”...
May is Mental Awareness Month
Did you know that May is Mental Fitness Month? I did not. Until last night when I happened to hear on the local news that May is indeed, Mental Awareness Month. In fact, May has been Mental Awareness Month since 1949! As a leader, here are some reasons this matters to...
Give the Gift of Employee Wellbeing
Who are your leadership heroes? To be sure, there are many to choose from: Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Sun Tzu, General Patton, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Jesus Christ, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and the prophet...
Employees Leave Leaders, Not Jobs
Two people I know well, Pat and Bob, were recently offered jobs that came with substantial pay raises. One friend took the new job, the other did not. Both are professional and capable. Both are hard workers, enjoy their work, and make important contributions in their...
5 Ways to Make the Most of Employee Voice
In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, harnessing the collective voice of your employees can be a powerful tool for success. Employee voice refers to the expression of opinions, suggestions, and concerns by the workforce, and smart leaders recognize its...