Everybody’s telling you to avoid so many meetings. Here’s some opposite advice. It’s almost a cliché that people hate going to meetings, and many of the complaints are legitimate. Meetings take up a lot of time…. Read more
Put a Little Love In Your Business, and, According to This Study, You’ll Be Repaid With Loyalty and Productivity
As a business leader, I know, you’re no softie. That’s why you’re in charge. You didn’t get where you are today by knowing all the words to “Kumbaya.” You have developed a thick skin, an unsentimental… Read more
What Yo-Yo Ma Can Teach Leaders about Corporate Culture
I took a lesson from the great cellist today, and it wasn’t about music but about making a difference in the world. Yo-Yo Ma has—besides one of the world’s coolest names—a well-earned reputation as an… Read more
4 Things Newly Promoted Leaders Need to Do Right Away
When the company taps you on the back, don’t look back. Think about what you need to do (and what not to do) to make yourself successful in your new role. If this scenario hasn’t… Read more
Why Work-Life Balance Is a Lie, and What Should Take Its Place
Striving for work-life balance isn’t a zero sum game. Being fully present wherever you are is what matters. Right up there with “win-win” in the office lexicon, you’ll be familiar with the tired term, “work-life… Read more
See Your Company from the Employees’ Point of View (and Fix It)
Have you ever seen the reality show Undercover Boss? I highly recommend it. On the show, the CEO of a company, disguised in casual clothes and with a made-up back story, spends time working incognito… Read more
Want Your Employees to Follow You? Here Are 5 Ways to Build Trust
People respect you. But do they trust you—and should they? That’s the question anyone should be asking, but especially those of us who are mentoring others in a quest to build future leaders. So ask yourself… Read more
The Average Person Wastes 50 Minutes a Day in the Car. Here’s How to Reclaim That Time
It’s understandable that a lot of people complain about their commutes to and from work, appointments, or client meetings. I don’t. It’s not that I like being cut off in traffic or sitting at stoplights;… Read more
The Secret to Serendipity
Put down the book you’re reading right now, at least for a minute. Don’t spend another dime on a motivational seminar. Here’s the unvarnished secret to all good fortune, karma and serendipity. This secret produces… Read more
This Woman Walks The “Greater Than Yourself” Talk
“Steve Farber’s writings have provided the perfect framework for everyone to find that sense of purpose in their work and daily lives. Our company walked ourselves to great success using this framework, and you can too.” Indie… Read more
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