Signaling Effectively
I’ve always been fascinated by turn signals on cars. It’s such a simple thing. You make the left light blink on the rear of your
December 4, 2022
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Mastering Anything
These are the two steps to mastering any skill: Understand the Concept Develop the Habit This is true in every domain. It takes a day
November 29, 2022
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The Red Line
In every system, there’s a point where the system can not do more. In a car, this limit is denoted by the gauge that measures
November 26, 2022
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Pain vs. Suffering
It has taken me nearly four decades to learn the following distinction between pain versus suffering. At first glance, they seem the same. Pain does
November 20, 2022
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Money & Power
There’s an expression here in the United States that money changes people (for the worse) and that power corrupts people. I disagree. Instead, I think
November 13, 2022
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The Decider vs. The Critic
Any time a decision needs to be made, two roles often emerge. There’s the role of the decider versus the role of the critic. Anybody
November 9, 2022
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Defense, then Offense
When most people think of a recession, many hope to simply survive. I think this is the wrong approach. Recessions
How to Lead in a Crisis
In times of crisis, people look for leadership. A leader is someone with a plan, the competence to deliver on
Career Security in a Recession
The entire global economy has changed drastically in just a few weeks. These highly uncertain times are causing companies to
Stress = Fear
Years ago, I made the following assertion that really pissed off many of my peers. I asserted that stress is
Behavior = Communication
Several years ago, I took a class on how to write movie scripts. The world-renown instructor’s students included many famous
Pre-Existing Knowledge
When you’re trying to explain a complex idea to someone, it’s extremely helpful to explain your new idea using terms,
Authority vs. Influence
When most people think of power, they think of the person in the conference room with the most authority. Formal
Problem Talker vs. Problem Solver
In life and work, there are two ways to approach a problem. You can talk about a problem, or you
Prepared for Luck
Over the years, I’ve noticed the role that luck plays in success for myself and others. I won’t lie. Getting
Understanding the Rationale
When you’re CEO, you’re in this paradoxical situation in which your direct reports often know a lot more than you