Buzzwords Smart People Won’t Say
When I grew up we said cool things like: Far Out: This is a souped-up version of cool. Boogie: Dancing. Right on: I agree. Dig, dig it, or can you dig it: I… Continue reading
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A Surprising Thing You Can Do for Yourself
Self-centered people are anxious and unhappy. Research shows one source of self-centeredness is loneliness. A lonely person turns inward. Feeling isolated motivates people to focus on their own self-interest. What’s worse? Lonely people… Continue reading
Shaping Influences Make You
Everything you will become began with others. Your parents are the first shaping influence in your life. Many others followed. Teachers, friends, coaches, mentors, bosses, co-workers, even brief interactions with strangers contribute to who… Continue reading
Dear Dan: I Feel Burn-Out Because Administration Promotes Unqualified People
Dear Dan, First, I really enjoy your leadership tweets. Second, I’m currently at a job, where the administration seems to be promoting ‘yes men’ and not qualified people to supervisors. Not leaders. This… Continue reading
Four Ways to Succeed with the Stinky Part of Work
If you dislike 30% of your job, look for another job. You can dislike 20% of your job and still enjoy work. (Informal surveys of managers.) If you like 80% of your job,… Continue reading
How to Defeat a Small Grinchy Heart – Four Things Big Hearted Leaders Learn
“And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day.” Dr. Seuss It wasn’t that the Grinch wanted to experience joy. He just… Continue reading