Posts Tagged ‘career advice’
CEOs, Bestselling Authors, and Professional Athletes Told Me that One Word is Key
I recently reviewed the transcripts from the first 25 Leadership Lab podcast episodes. One word jumped out at me. Many of the CEOs, NYT bestselling authors, & former professional athletes told me that one word has been key to their success. What’s the word? Kindness That’s right, kindness. Here are 3 things to know about…
Read MoreSet Aside 30 Minutes Daily to Get S&^t Done
Between our smartphones, laptops, and tablets, we have more than enough distractions at our fingertips at any given moment. When you enter the workplace and add the interruptions of your co-workers, vendors, and managers, your ability to complete tasks is seriously diminished. A study at the University of California Irvine found that each time a…
Read MoreHow to Avoid 4 Leadership Blindspots and Save Yourself from Yourself
We all have blind spots. These are things that others know about you, but about which you are completely clueless. They can be small things… A stain on your shirt that everyone sees – except you. A conversation that you arrive late to and say something out of place. Everyone knows the arc of the…
Read More5 Workplace Etiquette Behaviors to Help You to Win at Work
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. Read more in this article. Download a PDF of the 5 workplace etiquette behaviors perfect…
Read MoreHow Finding the Right Guide Can Take Your Career to New Heights
This past weekend, my son and I hiked Mt. Sherman in Colorado. The summit sits at 14,036 feet and offers breathtaking views in every direction. Having hiked several 14ers in the past, we knew that it would be a tough day, but this trip came with a twist – early winter weather. The trail that leads…
Read More4 Ugly Truths that Great Leaders Know about Good Ideas
GREAT leaders know 4 UGLY truths about GOOD ideas. Are you aware of them? Here’s a tool to help you to learn and apply them. Download a pdf version below that is perfect for printing, posting, and sharing! Read more about these ideas here. [restrict] [/restrict] Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership…
Read MoreHow to be a Tough – Yet Amazing – Act to Follow
About a year ago, I had the opportunity to speak to 120 leaders at the U.S. division of a European-based company. The leaders were embarking on the next phase of a learning journey that they had begun the past summer. My job was to kickoff the new phase and to get them excited about the…
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…
Read More5 Groovy Leadership Ideas
This week, HGTV premiered A Very Brady Renovation. The show is built around the home that served as the facade for the Brady Bunch television series. Producers bought the home and are now working with the 6 Brady kids (50 years later) to renovate the home to reflect on the inside the set that was…
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