In the US military, there’s a simple mantra for self-control: “It ain’t over until you’re in the shower.” Former Navy SEAL Mack Machowicz explains: After 24 hours in the field, he’d…
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This could be your new superpower
What do you think is the top cause of stress at work? When Deloitte conducted a survey of 23,000 professionals around the world, a whopping 82% said the same thing: …
The power of noticing
A healthcare executive was in a tough spot. His hospital staff were all threatening to quit. Why? They felt unappreciated, taken for granted. “But what else can I do?” he…
How to stop overthinking
When it comes to thinking, less is more. In the early years of life, our thoughts are simple and focused on the present: “I’m hungry.” “I’m sleepy.” “Give me that…
Are you asking the wrong questions?
Our brain is like a search engine: Ask a question and it will look for the answer. Except too often, we’re asking the wrong questions: “Why do I always do…
What to do when nothing’s working
Ever feel like you’re working as hard as you can, but it’s not enough? You’re doing all the right things: Following up with prospective clients, investors, potential hires. Responding to…
How to handle a team setback
My client, a start-up founder, was about to go into a big meeting. The kind where you show off the latest version of your app and it leads to press…
Team member disengaged? The subtle change that can make all the difference.
Ever have someone on your team who’s disengaged? Almost every leader has. And there’s no shortage of advice in the leadership literature: Reflect back what you’re observing: “You seem to…
Is your team in survival mode?
I was telling a founder CEO about the time my sister was on safari in Africa and they came upon a leopard, up in a tree sleeping. When it woke…
Running on bingo fuel?
Self-care. Somewhere along the way, it came to be seen as a sign of weakness. A tradeoff with self-discipline. An optional indulgence. But I’m guessing you brush your teeth every…