How to Say No Like a Leader
Tony Blair said, “The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes.” Warren Buffett’s success is attributed to saying no to a thousand deals in order to say yes to a few… Continue reading
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Talented People Have an Annoying Side
“I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.” Noel Coward, English Playright Three reasons talent becomes annoying: #1. They’re too much of something. People should be like… Continue reading
How to Practice Ethical Buttering Up
Butter is the reason we eat popcorn. Broccoli is intolerable without butter. In our house we put butter on peanut butter sandwiches. Everything’s better with butter. (Except watermelon.) Buttering up: Buttering up is… Continue reading
How Responding to Compliments Changes People
Overreacting to a compliment is self-absorbed arrogance. Some people gush and say, “Oh it’s nothing,” while explaining at the same time how amazing they are. Then there are the verbose self-deprecating denials at… Continue reading
15 WAYS TO GRAPPLE WITH DISCOURAGEMENT AND EVENTUALLY WIN
The only reason encouragement matters is discouragement is real. On June 2, 2011, I woke up discouraged and couldn’t think of anything to write. Then it hit me. Write about overcoming discouragement. I… Continue reading
10 Ways to Show Up as a Positive Leader When the House is on Fire
Good Afternoon Dan, So here is my question. I would love some advice on, how the heck can I get myself to show up as a positive leader day-to-day. (This reader’s question was… Continue reading