Posts Tagged ‘advice’
034. Be humble, stay curious, & change how you lead with Michael Bungay Stainer
Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership behavior and competency. In this episode, he joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss his bestseller The Coaching Habit and his newest (and soon to be bestseller) The Advice Trap. Don’t miss this chance to…
Read MoreEpisode 022. Understanding the Motivation Myth with Jeff Haden
Forget everything that you think you know about motivation and listen to this podcast. Bestselling author, Inc writer, and blogger (over 1 million followers on LinkedIn alone), Jeff Haden, joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to talk about his book The Motivation Myth. Don’t miss the chance to learn what it truly takes to motivate…
Read More5 Etiquette Behaviors that Help Young Professionals to Standout from Peers
Joining a new workplace at any age can be daunting! Here are 5 quick and easy workplace etiquette tips. Although simple, and seemingly straightforward, these 5 things are often forgotten or overlooked in the rush of beginning a new role. By practicing and applying these skills, you will help yourself quickly become a standout among…
Read MoreHow Embracing Vulnerability Will Change Your Life for the Better
Yep, that’s me in the pictures. I just put three silly selfies of myself on the internet. Allow me to explain… A few years ago, Brené Brown visited Vanderbilt University and talked to us about her research. A University of Houston professor, Brené is known in academic circles for her grounded theory research in the…
Read More16 Health and Wellness Tips to Avoid the Regret of Business Travel Fatigue
Traveling for leisure or for work can complicate our healthy habits and wellness routines for a myriad of reasons – our sleep schedule is different, planes are germy, we don’t have our normal “stuff” quite as accessible, and it feels like our daily routine has gone out the window. However, if you are traveling for…
Read MoreSmart Leaders Seek and Listen to These 3 Voices
The higher up you get in an organization, the harder it is to get authentic feedback. My experience suggests that this is a very true statement and that the problem isn’t isolated to senior executives. In fact, it appears when you take your very first leadership role. To mitigate this challenge, I suggest that you…
Read More4 Ideas to Create a More Productive Workspace
Like it or not, these days your work space is in your home. It is imperative that you carve out a space that is just for work. Read below for 4 quick tips to create a more productive work space: 1. Invest in a quality desk chair According to a study by the British Psychological Society,…
Read MoreHow Do You Define Loyalty in the Gig Economy?
Compared to regular season play, the NFL pre-season is typically filled with far less drama and intrigue. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rules and on August 24, 2019, the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback, Andrew Luck, was the catalyst for an exception. Luck decided to bring his football career to an end. His decision,…
Read MoreAssessing Your Loyalty in the Face of a Gig Economy
We are seeing unprecedented changes in how people and organizations accomplish work in the gig economy. In many ways, what is old is new again as people are bucking a century old practice of taking a full-time job at a a big company and embracing new relationships. Contract part-time, and short-term agreements are the rage…
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