"A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle offers a profound exploration of how transcending the ego can lead to personal and global transformation.…
Arbinger’s core idea is simple and unsettling: when we betray our own sense of what’s right toward others, we feel the need…
Leadership is rarely about doing what is easy. If the decision ends up at your desk, it means no one else can…
Avoid self-sabotage by considering the consequences of your communication, making hasty decisions without a thorough understanding of the relevant facts, taking unnecessary…
I’ve always believed that if you want to know who a person really is, give them money and power. Once the basics…
I often observe many leaders who think they are the exception to the rule. Maybe in some regards they are, but not…
I always hoped there would be a Hollywood Super Bowl ending for Tony, not just because I would benefit as a fan…
The biggest mistake leaders make is to think it is all about them. They believe that success or failure is a direct…
The ability to listen is an essential leadership skill. Over the years, I've noticed that inexperienced or mediocre leaders often feel the…
Beware of putting yourself or anyone up on a pedestal. There are right ways and wrong ways to feed someone else's or…
It is never good for any of us to be surrounded by people who are too deferential. Success without humility typically leads…
I am certainly a fan of win-win negotiations, I don’t always believe that compromise is the best course of action. Sometimes, you…
Imagine if someone was rushed to the Emergency Room of a hospital with severe symptoms of something wrong and then decided to…
Leaders aren't supposed to know it all, but they should be exceptional learners. There are many opportunities to learn and develop every…
When you lead others, it's also about them, not just about you. Many leaders struggle with this idea, especially those with big…
I often meet business owners and leaders who think they have it all figured out. Whenever this happens, a red flag goes…
When in doubt ask good questions and leverage the knowledge and experience of other people. There are few things less attractive about…
In sports and in life, it doesn't matter how much potential you have or how good you are if your team/organization consistently…
We have all met people who seem to argue for the sake of arguing. Some people seem to need to find flaws…
All of life is lived on an emotional continuum. To ignore this fact won't work in the long term. This doesn't mean…
Regardless of your role in the organization, I encourage you to make a concerted effort to ask more effective questions. Don't take intellectual shortcuts…
Many leaders struggle to receive honest feedback about their performance. There are many reasons for this, but fear is usually the primary…
"Pride does goeth before the fall." It never ceases to amaze me how many people especially leaders can't admit it when they…
We may have lost our way, but we can reroute and get back on track, and it starts with you and me.…
It never ceases to amaze me how much a group of people can accomplish if no one individual cares too much about…
I know a lot of people get tired of sports metaphors for business and life, but they can still sometimes ring true.…
I've yet to meet a truly successful person who has done so without a supportive family and/or circle of friends. Sure success…
Your own ego can be your biggest obstacle to success in a group context; don't worry about who gets the credit or…
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