How to Reestablish Trust with the Person in the Mirror
If you had a friend who told you they’d be there to help you move on Saturday then didn’t show up, how would you feel? Once, fine. Things happen. Every time? You’re not going to trust them any more. They’ve overdrawn the account. They might be there for the good times, but you won’t trust […]
How you’ve kept past commitments tells others what to expect
Everyone can bring something to the table. Your job is to help everyone make the greatest contribution they can.
Failures happen. What will you learn from them?
The Quebec Bridge collapsed twice while it was under construction. Could a simple steel band make sure something like that never happens again?
A Three-Step Framework to Give Constructive Feedback
The classic Criticism Sandwich may not be that effective. Here’s a three-step framework to help change someone’s behavior that won’t undermine your influence.
Who Would You Cross Time and Space to Help?
Relationships take time to build. The more deposits you make, the stronger the emotional bank account grows.
5 Ways Another Perspective Will Help You Grow Faster
Without feedback, you’re stumbling around, going through the motions without creating real value. If you really want to grow, ask someone how you’re doing.
Three Questions to Turn Frustration to Your Advantage
When things don’t work out as planned, it’s frustrating. It’s okay to sulk, but the sooner you get past the disappointment, the sooner you can start shaping your world again.
Sometimes the best lessons aren’t the ones we were looking for
The most successful people you know make mistakes. They’ve learned to own their mistakes and shape the experience into something positive.
Peel away the excuses until you get to the reason
Keep asking questions until you understand what happened and how to influence it. It’s a management technique that three-year-olds have down pat.
What does your language say about the control you have of your life?
A proactive mindset is one of the best things you can develop to increase your productivity. Accept responsibility for what you do, and you can be unstoppable.
