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Whenever I feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the future, I follow the advice I was given by an older, wiser colleague. It is surprisingly simple but enormously effective.

“Sure, I’d love to have an executive assistant. But I can’t afford one!” You’ve probably said that before. Or maybe …

A few years ago, Gail, my daughter Marissa, and I spent three weeks in Italy. It was our first visit. …

Every leader needs an assistant to manage low-leverage tasks so they can focus on driving results. A world-class assistant can …

I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts when the host  confessed he hadn’t taken a vacation in over …

Leaders are problem solvers, and that means coming up with the right answers. The problem is that you may have …

Recently, I decided to grow a beard. I had one for a few weeks in my early 30s, but shaved …

Leaders thrive on getting things done. The problem is that there’s more to be done than any one person can …

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits,  recently tweeted, “Most people need consistency more than they need intensity.” In my experience, …

Leaders like to plan their work and work their plan. The problem is that real-life gets in the way. Interruptions, …

Last year, my business revenue grew 62 percent. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it presents a …

As a high-performing leader, we know you love using productivity products like the Full Focus Planner™. But any new system …

Leaders are driven to achieve. The problem is that our intense drive can backfire. We sometimes set unrealistic goals or …

Over the years, I have noticed that there are two kinds of thinking. One kind leads to success, joy, and fulfillment. The other leads to failure, fear, and discontent. Which type are you?

Leaders create change. The problem is that not everybody wants change. You’ve probably faced the frustration of having your team be less …

Charisma may be useful in attracting a following, but it is largely useless when it comes to achieving a long-term, …

Leaders are achievers. But nobody bats 1.000. We all experience failure eventually. That can be discouraging—even humiliating! That’s why most …

She said, “no,” and then I shared them with her. [smartads] I have always taken these for granted, but realized this was a brand new thought for Gail. ... As a leader, whenever you delegate a task, you need to make it clear what level of authority you are conferring: Level 1: Do exactly what I have asked you to do.

Good leaders want to do the right thing. But sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. Have you ever …

General McClellan had significant character flaws that I believe serve as a warning signs to anyone in leadership. Ultimately, these cost him dearly: He lost Lincoln’s confidence, his job, and a run for the White House (against Lincoln). Worse, they prolonged the Civil War and cost the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides of the conflict.

What do you do when you have a customer you just can’t seem to satisfy? Or a team member who …

What are the baseline qualities you look for in anyone you add to your team. I suggest that the ideal candidate has four.

We all want to be more productive. But you know how it goes—a little late getting started, a quick task …

Being still is tremendously difficult in our world. Noise crowds into every empty space, leaving us spiritually, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. Here’s how to reclaim some interior margin.

As a leader, you probably have a huge goal in mind. It’s the heartbeat of your ambition, the reason you …

Writing your goals down is one of the most important actions you can take to obtain the life you want. Sadly, most people don’t do it. Here are five why reasons you should.

Leaders must motivate people. The problem is that everybody’s different, so what inspires one team member may demotivate another. It …

Leadership is more than influence. It certainly includes influence, but it is more. I believe it includes at least five characteristics. I call these the five marks of authentic leadership.

Every leader is motivated by a compelling vision for the future. There’s something you want to achieve. You know where …

As a leader, how do you become a better leader? If you’re like me, you probably read a lot of books, listen to podcasts, and attend a few conferences. But one of the best ways to grow is to ask other leaders questions.

Do you ever have enough hours in the day to do all you need to do? If we’re honest, most …

I first heard about Slack, a new software app for internal communication, in early 2014. At the time, our team …

One of your most lucrative clients has admitted to unethical behavior and is entirely unwilling to change. Do you keep …

Has this ever happened to you? You get in the car and pull out of the driveway, just like you …

Feeling overwhelmed? Wow, do we know what that’s like! When you’re caught in that whirlwind of tasks, it feels like …

Ugh, another meeting! Do you know the feeling? We sure do. We’ve sat through our share of bad meetings. But …