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How to Build Relationships with the Right People

Working out, a good diet, and a great job aren’t the answer to the good life.

The answer to the good life is supportive relationships.

How to build relationships with the right people?

3 Ways Dogs and People Rise

You and I are like dogs. A kicked dog expects to be kicked. When things go bad we expect things to go bad. Passivity and anxiety are normal in the face of prolonged… Continue reading

From Boss to Leader: How Perspective Taking Energizes People

Taking perspective is more important than giving perspective when leading. But many leaders run around spouting their perspective without learning how others see the world.

Perspective taking increases influence, energizes others, and builds trust.

Here are three actionable approaches to the art of perspective taking.

How to Deal with 12 Types of Kooky People

Kooky people are everywhere. Relocating won’t help. You deal with them till you die. Heck, you might be one.

Here are some suggestions for dealing with crazies at work.

Including 7 powerful question.

A New Approach to Hire the Smart People

Stop asking stupid questions if you hope to hire the right people. Job interview questions that DON’T work: #1. Questions that begin, “Tell me about a time…” The past doesn’t predict the future… Continue reading

3 Ways to Become a Leader People Love to Follow

94% of employees plan to stay at a company when they have a boss they love to follow. WSJ

A bad boss makes life miserable. We’ve all had them.

Let’s think about become a leader people love to follow.