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A Strong Finish in 2024
Louis Zamperini was a skinny and scrappy kid from California—nicknamed the “Torrance Tornado” for his incredible speed in running events. If you haven’t heard of him yet, I have a blog post dedicated to his life story here, which is a short summary of what became a...
The Relationship Between Happiness and Success
The modern formula for success is broken. In today’s world, most people act as if they believe that happiness will be a guaranteed result of success. But if that were true, everyone who got a promotion would be happier. Today’s BIG IDEA—Research shows that happiness...
Are You Over-Gripping the Steering Wheel of Your Life?
“Just hold on loosely, but don’t let go. If you cling too tightly, you’re gonna lose control.” –Donnie Van Zant, .38 Special A few years ago, I hired a personal and executive coach who quickly became a significant mentor. One day when asking him for feedback, he said...
Stop Fighting the Operating Rules of Your Brain and Work Smarter (4 Key Strategies)
Growing up, my parents always encouraged hard work. I started my first job—a paper route—at age 12. I had to wake up at 5am and used my roller blades while my dad drove our old yellow station wagon with the hatch open and all the newspapers in the back. I’d hang on to...
Just Like Me…
You’ve heard me say it before, but it’s worth repeating—the brain is a prediction machine. The brain’s primary purpose is to keep us alive—and the best way to stay alive is to predict things in our environment, avoid danger. But research clearly shows this innate...
10 Best Practices for Hiring (and Keeping) a Top Team
Ever since I became a manager 14 years ago, I’ve been curious about best practices for hiring. I’ve been part of organizations that struggled to keep vacancy rates of over half their employees—and teams that have hardly any turnover. I’ve been interested in questions...
Feel the Fear, Then Do It Anyway
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” –Henry Ford In 1987 psychologist Susan Jeffers wrote her bestselling book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, which sold millions of copies. Many successful entrepreneurs and business leaders rank this book...
