Posts Tagged ‘career advice’
Find Your Path
The vast majority of my career has been spent being developed to lead others, leading others, or developing others to lead. Throughout much of that time, we would be led down a fairly prescriptive path. To be a leader, you’d have to have this experience, go to this course, take this job, etc. There was…
Read MoreAre You Promoting the Right People?
Imagine for a moment that you just got promoted. Your first order of business? Help choose your replacement. To you, there’s really no need to interview anyone. You already know that you’ll be choosing your hotshot lead analyst who has been performing at a high level for some time. Fast forward 6 months, and things…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Barriers Remind Us that Great Leaders are Barrier Busters
In recent weeks, I’ve watched as neighborhood businesses began to come back to life amid COVID-19. After last week’s article, I’ve been making an effort to (safely) get back into my old routine. In addition to asking customers to wear masks and comply to social distancing standards, restaurants and stores are installing plexiglass barriers at…
Read MoreJetBlue Airways Chairman Told Me Two Ways to Help Your Career to Takeoff
I recently interviewed Joel Peterson for my Leadership Lab podcast. Joel has a long history of successful growth capital investments in a variety of industries. He currently teaches at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, serves as Chairman of the Board of Overseers at the Hoover Institution at Stanford, and is engaged on numerous Boards.…
Read MoreWhat Atlanta Braves Player Dansby Swanson Told Me about Leadership
Major League Based (MLB) recently announced plans for the 2020 season. Needless to say, this year will be far from normal with the 162-game season reduced to 60 games, changes to roster requirements, adjustments to how extra innings will unfold, and the need to keep players and fans separated. Despite all the differences, much will…
Read More046. Learn how to perform at the highest level with Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson
In 2015, Dansby Swanson was picked number one overall in the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Today he plays shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. Dansby joins Patrick in the lab to discuss the importance of leading yourself and influencing others to be their best. The conversation covers everything from Dansby’s pregame routine to what it…
Read MoreWhat Patrick Lencioni Taught Me about Leading Others for the Right Reasons
I recently had the chance to sit down and speak with bestselling author, Patrick Lencioni for my leadership podcast (listen here). Pat is a gifted consultant, speaker, and writer. His long list of bestselling books includes The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Ideal Team Player, The Five Temptations of a CEO, and, most recently,…
Read More037. Turn what you love into what you do with Lou Mongello
Are you looking for some inspiration, encouragement, or just a few ideas to help you to start doing what you truly love to do? You’ve come to the right podcast episode. In the early 2000s, Lou Mongello was a successful attorney and IT professional in New Jersey. He left all of that behind and moved…
Read More7 Keys to Effectively Giving Your Boss Negative Feedback
Giving your boss feedback can be tough. While some leaders are open to learning and listening, others are far less receptive. If you find yourself in a situation where you feel compelled to provide your boss feedback, here are seven keys to more effectively delivering the message. Below is a PDF suitable for sharing with…
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