Category Archive: Author

How the Right Kind of Praise Fuels Big Potential

I just finished the fourth book on February’s reading list, Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being by Shawn Achor. It’s was well worth the read.  … Continue reading →

Three Qualities Needed to be a Better Boss

30 Book Giveaway!! 30 free copies of Talent Magnet: How to Attract and Keep the Best People Leave a comment on this guest post by Mark Miller to become eligible to win one… Continue reading →

How to Love Your Next Meeting in 5 Easy Steps

Meetings are like the ugly duckling in Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. They are easy to hate and hard to love. Few see the underlying beauty that awaits. We hate meetings, because frequently… Continue reading →

5 books I’m reading in the next 30 days – Progress Report

I’ve checked off three of the five books I plan to read in February. Check off Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility by Patty McCord, Chief Talent Officer at Netflix for… Continue reading →

Want to Develop Courage? Improve Your Relational Trust

New Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies of The Courage Way: Leading and Living with Integrity. Leave a comment on this guest post by Shelly L. Francis to become eligible to win one of… Continue reading →

How to Build a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility

This post is based on my conversation with Patty McCord, former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and author of Powerful. “People have power; don’t take it away.” Patty McCord Eliminate energy sucking policies… Continue reading →