Why and how you’ll love the book Tiny Habits
Yes!!! Dr. BJ Fogg’s long-awaited book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything is out! Since I’m one of BJ’s biggest fans, I’ve been recommending the book on LinkedIn, Facebook, the comments page of the Wall Street Journal website related to his weekend...
Three actions for becoming more persuasive and influential
How often do you take time to plan your strategy for being as persuasive and influential as possible? Check out my latest Forbes article, Three actions for becoming more persuasive and influential, published on Dec. 26, 2019 that explains science-backed ways to...
Why you need to open more doors on LinkedIn
Kudos to LinkedIn, both as a social media platform and as a socially responsible business. Since LinkedIn launched almost 17 years ago, it’s become an indispensable service for networking and job hunting. Now with its news service and learning options, LinkedIn is a...
5 books to make you more mindful and empathetic
Want to be more mindful or empathetic or both? Consider reading these 5 new books. For several Decembers now, my list of the year’s best business books is intentionally short. My hope is that you will receive something of value without feeling overwhelmed. For...
How to avoid being a bad role model
“How do you manage your packed schedule?” asked a magazine writer. “The truth is I multi-task, and I don’t require much sleep,” the beverage industry leader responded. Leaders who brag that they multi-task, get little sleep, and practice other bad habits, such as...
How to be compassionate to team members’ brains
Hyper-charged workplaces are the antithesis of a brain-friendly environment for introverts and, frankly, any humans. Rather than try to cope, which sub-optimizes your performance, be compassionate to everyone's brain and make changes. My Forbes article, How to be...
How to help #OKBoomers be empathetic and show respect
#OKBoomer as a recent trending topic grabbed my attention on two levels. If you’re not paying attention to this burn, you should. It’s relevant to society today, including the workplace. From my perspective, the phrase “OK Boomer” made me, a native Oklahoman, first...
How to decide if business books are good for you
What’s your point of view on business books? Several individuals I’ve been talking recently have volunteered that they don’t like to read business books. Yes, I like reading business books provided I admire the author, the topic sounds interesting, or someone I...
How you can thrive from collaboration, not competition, at the top
Are your senior leaders a team of rivals or collaborators? If your top leaders have ditched internal competition for collaboration, you and your colleagues are better positioned to replace your sharp elbows with sharp thinking. Plus you can thrive in other ways too,...
