How often do you feel like life is out of control? There’s not enough time. It’s too easy to do the things you don’t want...
The benefits of gratitude are proven. But how can one be both grateful and ambitious? It’s clear that holding these concepts in their proper perspective...
Remaining a non-anxious presence when someone unloads their anxiety on you is extremely difficult. Learning how emotional process works can give you the perspective to...
I was introduced to this concept in a Freakonomics podcast series on creativity. It was a small part of the overall broadcast, but it stuck...
Understanding how to use the placebo effect and commitment devices can increase your productivity as a leader. This is especially helpful in developing daily routines,...
One job of a leader is to analyze risk appropriately, then make a decision on how to move forward. However, our perception of risk is...
One thing I tell parents when I’m promoting summer camp is that when their child comes to camp, she won’t always get her own way....
People don’t negotitate their closely held values. Identity, belief systems and the misattribution of arousal all play a role. Effective leaders understand this and are...
I recently wrote that to be your best, you need to find your people. These are the people who get you. They are professional colleagues...