Exerting self-control depletes mental energy used for subsequent self-control exertions. When the tank runs dry, you become much more prone to making decisions that distance you from your goals. But…
Find New Meaning in Life and Work
‘Spiritual intelligence’ or ‘spiritual IQ’ (SQ) helps you live a life of wisdom, compassion and authentic leadership. It’s the focus of a new book, SQ 21: The Twenty-One Skills of…
Do Something!
Stop mistaking being busy for actually being productive. As Henry David Thoreau said, "It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we…
To Win, Expect the Best
In his new book Mind Over Mind, science journalist Chris Berdik explains the many ways in which what you expect shapes what happens. The premise is simple: expectations matter. In…
Take It Easy (And Other Bad Ideas)
“Take it easy.” How many people do you know who are working so hard that they need to “take it easy?” Most people would do better by taking it a…
Social and Career Networking
A recent survey aimed at enabling people to do a better job of connecting with each other reveals how different age groups view social or career networking. The survey was…
The Reverse Psychology of Temptation
Our willpower can be weak when faced with temptation. But according to management consultant Peter Bregman the more people are pressured to do something they’ve chosen not to do, the…
Think…A Lot
It’s a difficult year for a lot of sales people. The world is changing rapidly, and every new headline contains information that seems to impact business in a significant way.…
Mentorship vs. Sponsorship
Research shows that mentoring is one of the critical factors for leadership advancement. Recently, however, a distinction has been drawn between mentoring and sponsorship. The findings have highlighted how important…
Maintain Focus
It's not what's happening to you now or what has happened in your past that determines who you become,” says leadership coach Anthony Robbins. “Rather, it's your decisions about what to focus on, what…