Live by Aspirations: Stop Using Genetic Wiring as an Excuse

Personality assessments are fun because we are fascinated with ourselves.

Your genetic wiring is a platform, not an excuse for self-affirming apathy or incompetence.

Live by aspirations not limitations.

4 Ways to Have Lousy One-On-Ones

When one-on-ones are tedious, you’re doing them wrong. If they’re draining to you, imagine how everyone else feels.

Stop sucking the life out of people. Zombies aren’t productive.

3 Ways to be Liked and Respected

There’s more to results than being liked and respected. But it’s easier to work hard for someone you like and respect.

3 ways to be liked and respected:

Dear Dan: What Questions Should I Ask My CEO

Dear Dan, I have a new position within our company. Now I report directly to the CEO. What questions should I ask during our first meeting? Sincerely, Bob Dear Bob, Congratulations on earning… Continue reading

Curiosity: 5 Powerful Questions You Can Ask Today

The opposite of curiosity is apathy. You don’t need to be smart to be curious, but asking questions makes you smart.

Here are 5 powerful questions you can ask today.

How to Believe in People

Belief enables leadership. You must believe in the people you lead. Leaders who don’t believe in people are control freaks. Knowledge guides belief. The more you know about the people around you, the… Continue reading