A Simple Way to Introduce Yourself
You know the scenario. It could be in an online meeting, or perhaps you are seated around a boardroom table. The meeting leader asks everyone…
12 habits of the calmest people I know
Maintaining calm is one of the most powerful life skills. It helps us connect with people. It keeps us creative and resourceful and lifts our…
20 simple things I wish I could tell my 20-year-old self
A beautifully simple twitter thread of 20 simple things I wish I could tell my 20-year-old self.
What We Gain From a Good-Enough Life
In 1953, the British pediatrician and psychoanalyst D. W. Winnicott began writing about the idea of “good-enough” parenting—a term he coined,…
Five Ways to Feel Like You’re Doing Enough
My college roommate, Leila, only needed five hours of sleep per night to feel rested. Calm and cheerful, Leila easily completed the assignments…
103 Bits of Advice I Wish I Had Known
Several years ago on my 68th birthday I wrote up 68 bits of advice for my adult children, and posted them here. The bits were extremely…
15 bad habits that are holding you back from reaching your potential
There's no such thing as an overnight success. Extraordinary success is simply the byproduct of a large volume of ordinary actions. The quality…
7 Things Confident People Always Say
Of all the personality traits, confidence may be most highly correlated with success. In business, it helps a person take risks and pursue…
How to cope with milestone anxiety
Sometimes it seems like everyone but you is reaching the traditional milestones – getting married, buying a house, having a baby, getting a…
Moonshots Podcast
The Moonshots Podcast goes behind the scenes of the world's greatest superstars, thinkers and entrepreneurs to discover the secrets to their…
There are 3 types of employees. Here’s the rarest one—and why psychologists say they outperform everyone else
The way you operate at work plays a crucial role in your career success. Much of that depends on how you interact (e.g., cooperate, collaborate…
How to Succeed Professionally by Helping Others
Research shows that even if the rewards aren't immediately apparent, contributing to the success of others pays off in the long run.
An Effective Guide to Being More Ambitious
We all have big dreams. As children, we aim for the stars. Spaceman, train driver, professional singer, and chef were a few jobs I had…
Doing The Right Thing
One of my favorite things to write about is the topic of leadership, and one of my favorite business theorists is Peter Drucker. Peter authored…
Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection (Even If You Hate Doing It)
When people find out I’m an executive coach, they often ask who my toughest clients are. Inexperienced leaders? Senior leaders who think they…
The Only Time You Should Look Backwards Is To See How Far You’ve Come
“Around here we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things” – Walt Disney
4 Habits Of The Most Resilient People
The sad truth is, nobody’s life is perfect. When the going gets tough, what separates those who can hold their own and keep going, from…
The 25 Micro-Habits of High-Impact Managers
Management can at times seem like staring down a large block of marble — an intimidating task that requires the right tools. And in our…
Let me finish: how to stop interrupting… and change the world
We are all guilty of interrupting – but if we all just stopped and listened, argues Nancy Kline, we could radically change the way we live……
It’s Okay to Be Good and Not Great
“Good is the enemy of great” is one of the most popular self-improvement expressions there is. It’s the first sentence of an international…
How to listen — really listen — to someone you don’t agree with
Listening may not be the most exciting part of conversation, but it’s essential if you want to have a meaningful exchange with another person.…
The Key Skill We Rarely Learn: How to Feel Your Feelings
In my family, I was the “emotional one.” Even as I kid I remember throwing angry tantrums when things didn’t go my way, crying when I got hurt…
6 Habits You Should Quit This Year for a Better Future
Most people underestimate how our small daily actions shape our future. They think that big life changes lead to huge differences in our lives,…
3-2-1: Innovative thinking, the trap of self-pity, and how to spend your time
When was the last time you felt a sense of wonder and awe? What can that experience teach you about how to spend your time?
How to Use the Two-Week Rule to Become Remarkably Successful (and Optimize Your Bucket List)
Two weeks is all it takes to find out what a goal means to you. And what you're willing to do to achieve it.
The Time Hack Everyone Should Know
I'm in a complicated relationship with my phone. So much so that I’ve never used the screen time function, choosing to live in denial rather…
4 ways to show your leadership skills in a job interview
Congratulations, you’ve got a job interview—and it’s even with a company you’re keen to work for. But after the initial euphoria wears off,…
Avoid These 13 Communication Mistakes
Words matter. How you choose them and how you use them makes a big difference in the way people perceive you. Researchers have found that…
To deepen relationships, start by showing up for yourself
Are you craving deeper relationships and more connection with friends and loved ones? Start by getting to know yourself better by running a…
How to perform well under pressure
Ditch the tough talk, it won’t help. Instead cultivate your mental flexibility so you can handle whatever comes your way
Neuroscientists say multitasking literally drains the energy reserves of your brain
Does your morning routine consist of checking emails, browsing Facebook, downing coffee, heading to the train while Googling one last idea,…
Mental Fitness Is More Important Than Resilience
Resilience, or bouncing back from adversity, is a crucial skill for wellbeing. Google searches for the word “resilience” spiked in mid-2020,…
How Do I Stop Being Defensive?
She’s recently been promoted to a senior role, after working her way up in the industry from an entry level position. But she’s become a leader…
The Future Storyteller of Our World Is You
Think back to your childhood and make a list of the life experiences that stand out in your memory. I guarantee you’ll find a story worth…
7 Simple Things That Strengthen Clarity During Complexity
When complexities fill your mind, worry weakens your knees. Complexity drives out clarity. Shadows become reality. Dread dilutes ability.…
Two Words That Win Your Audience’s Undivided Attention
Take your audience back to a time they remember with fondness. Tie in that story to your idea or product. It starts with these two words.…
Our Brain Typically Overlooks This Brilliant Problem-Solving Strategy
For generations, the standard way to learn how to ride a bicycle was with training wheels or a tricycle. But in recent years, many parents have…
How our childhoods help us make sense of work problems
People who come to see me for work therapy are usually troubled by behaviour they know is damaging their career or business, but are unable to…
Know Your Audience – Tips for Tailored Communications
Many of us have spent countless hours crafting our communications. Our time is intended to create the perfect pitch to investors, customers, or…
5 questions emotionally intelligent leaders ask themselves every day
Since we’ve become increasingly aware of emotional intelligence, or EI, a great deal of focus has been on the importance of emotional…
Want to Be a World-Class Problem Solver? Science Says the Trick Is to Embrace the Subtraction Habit
When I worked in book manufacturing, numbers were everything. So we tracked books per hour and job changeover times. But our manager felt we…
Saying “No” with Grace
Yesterday, I said “no” to someone, and this is what they wrote back to me: “Thanks for the quick, productive, and honest conversation.”
Why connection in the workplace matters
Creating a more connected workplace doesn't mean making people feel like one big happy family. Real connection is about relating to someone's…
Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives
How to fine-tune the internal monologue that scores every aspect of our lives, from leadership to love.
4 Habits of Truly Self-Aware People
Medium is an open platform where readers find dynamic thinking, and where expert and undiscovered voices can share their writing on any topic.
The Munger Technique: The Best Way To Improve Yourself
We’ve all heard about the magic of compounding interest. Something equally powerful is mental compounding interest. Here’s some advice from the…
