Self Improvement
5 Secrets to Mastering Conflict
The best way to win an argument is to never have one in the first place. Apply the following strategies next time you face a challenging situation. 5 Secrets to Mastering Conflict by Joseph Grenny and Dr Travis Bradberry Between the two of us, we’ve spent 50 years studying what makes people successful at…
Read More10 Painless Ways to Free Up Major Chunks of Time
So much to do, so little time. And yet, here is Jeff Haden’s perspective on simple ways to regain more of that most valuable asset. 10 Painless Ways to Free Up Major Chunks of Time by Jeff Haden Success is awesome, but it comes with one unfortunate by-product: the more successful you are the…
Read More12 Things Truly Confident People do Differently
12 Things Truly Confident People Do Differently By Travis Bradberry, PhD Confidence takes many forms, from the arrogance of Floyd Mayweather to the quiet self-assurance of Jane Goodall. True confidence—as opposed to the false confidence people project to mask their insecurities—has a look all its own. When it comes to confidence, one thing is certain:…
Read MoreTen Truths We Forget Too Easily
It’s so easy to lose sight of the important things in life. This ezine, wisdom from Dr Travis Bradberry, received great response. Enjoy. http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=8fa377fae9304817e96903ac4&id=2e08a04bec&e=02a4865ba2
Read MoreWhy Successful People Never Bring Smartphones into Meetings
It’s amazing how each generation is different. The more money people make, the less they approve of smartphone use. Interesting, eh? Why Successful People Never Bring Smartphones Into Meetings You are annoying your boss and colleagues any time you take your phone out during meetings, says new research from USC’s Marshall School of Business, and…
Read MoreThe Most Powerful Thing a Leader Can Say
This issue we share Lee Caraher’s take on how powerful admitting you are wrong can be. Enjoy!! The Most Powerful Thing a Leader Can Say by Lee Caraher “I screwed up; I apologize.” I don’t think a more powerful sentence exists for leaders to say out loud, in public, or to a person or team.…
Read MoreMicromanagers: Flushing Companies Down the Toilet, One Detail at a Time
Micromanagers: Flushing Companies Down the Toilet, One Detail at a Time by Jessica Marie People don’t leave bad companies. They leave bad bosses. They don’t leave flawed organizational structures and abandon lousy products and technology. They leave flawed leadership. No matter how brilliant a company’s products and/or services may be, if management is dysfunctional,…
Read More9 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Won’t Do
According to Dr. Travis Bradberry’s research, 90% of top performers possess a high emotional intelligence (EQ). His studies indicate people with a high EQ earn significantly more per year than their counterparts with a lower EQ. This week we look at nine behaviors that, when avoided, can increase your emotional intelligence. 9 Things Emotionally…
Read MoreHow Successful People Stay Calm
This week we share a somewhat controversial article that received more than one million reads on Forbes. Enjoy! How Successful People Stay Calm by Dr. Travis Bradberry The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million…
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