... think about the apology before you do the thing you typically apologize for. I was catching up with one of my fellow partners after a heated meeting and I found myself apologizing for pushing the team harder than they want to be pushed. He responded, "Robert, next time, think about this apology before you [...]
When we think about leadership, it's usually in a professional context. We focus on how we lead our organizations, departments, and teams but rarely put any thought into how we lead other areas of our life. How are we doing in our family life? our community? our own health and well-being? Are we leading these [...]
Steve Jobs. Mother Teresa had Father Michael van der Peet. Henry David Thoreau had Ralph Waldo Emerson (the list goes on). Despite varying and sometimes contradicting perspectives on how best to succeed professionally, most leaders agree that a mentor is one of the most valuable people to have on your career journey. Unfortunately, if you're [...]
... work for a superstar. During a recent trip to Los Angeles, the head of sales for a top financial services firm reflected on his career and shared with me that the #1 factor for most employee's success, including executives, is the quality of their boss. When you work for a manager who is a [...]
... to be successful. This insight came from a recent conversation I had with the CEO of a top financial services firm. He talked about the mentors that guided him, the peers who supported him and the employees who executed on his strategy. Before he became CEO, he focused on helping others get what they want and in [...]
... take back control. At some point in your career, you will encounter uncivil situations at work. Your colleague knowingly takes credit for your work. Your boss berates you and actively blocks your next career move. Your colleague interrupts you in a meeting or checks their email during your presentation. No matter how others disrespect you, your [...]
(Snob: a person who believes that their tastes and knowledge in a particular area are superior to those of other people.) As a high-performer, you strive to learn new and effective strategies to enhance your life both professionally and personally. As you pick up these skills and insights and gain positive results, you begin to [...]
"It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction." Warren Buffet Who do you spend your time with and how much time do you spend with them? If you're not sure, consider recording the time you are spending with other people [...]
