Do you ever feel like you're spending more time managing your work than actually doing it? Well, you're not alone. In fact, according to a study by McKinsey, employees spend 61% of their time managing work rather than actually doing it. Unfortunately, this leaves little time to focus on important...

Building a positive company culture can have many benefits, including improved employee engagement, retention, and productivity. In addition, when employees feel that their work is meaningful and that they are part of a community, they are more likely to be motivated to do their best work and to...

Effective communication is essential for successful teamwork. As a leader, your ability to communicate clearly and effectively with your team members can make a significant impact on the overall success of your organization. In this blog post, we'll explore five tips for improving communication...

Many people believe leaders need to be strong, confident, and invulnerable. After all, how can someone lead effectively if they're constantly second-guessing themselves or showing signs of weakness? However, recent research suggests that vulnerability is a powerful tool for leaders. In this blog...

In total, I keep seven journals. I know, right? That is way too many. But when you look at the system I use to keep them, it's actually pretty good. I spend an hour a day in total writing. I will review my system later, but that's different from what today is about. So instead, this post...

"September 21st, 1940 (excerpt)
Have been unable for some days to buy another volume to continue this diary because of the three or 4 stationers’ shops in the immediate neighbourhood, all but one are cordoned off because of the unexploded bombs. Regular features of the time: neatly swept-up...

One of my favorite topics to discuss with my clients is the power of habits. Scientist estimate that at least 40% of our day is controlled by habits and, in some cases, can even go up as high as 95%. Habits are powerful, and depending on the habits we develop will determine how effective we are...

Many organizations know that their leadership needs improvement. In fact, studies show that poor leadership is one of the top 3 issues facing organizations today. The good news is that there are things you can do to improve your company's leadership. Here are 5 ways to get started:

1) Hire...

The founder of the Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein, once said, "The most effective leaders have the following traits in common: They are honest, ethical, and fair. They take responsibility for their words and actions. They listen to others and value their input. They inspire others to achieve and...

Leadership style is the way that a person leads. It is the way that they inspire, motivate and make decisions. There are many different leadership styles, but most can be grouped into four categories: authoritarian, participative, delegative, or laissez-faire. 

1. Authoritarian...