My first two books are business books and focus on my many years of learning and refining my approach to leadership. So, it may come as a surprise that my newest book is a non-business book. Well, as I’m sure you’ll agree, some problems transcend business, and leadership applies to more than for-profit endeavors. For many years, I considered writing about the challenges and opportunities (Continue)
Leadership
Stories Matter. Here’s How Smart Leaders Use Them to Inspire Action
The power of storytelling is undeniable. When you speak at a conference, or with your friend one-on-one, notice how much they remember of the conversation when it’s attached to a story. Likely, they (and you) will forget much of your conversation, except those pieces that revolved around a particular event, with specific people and places. Humans remember stories, and further, we share (Continue)
32: Stories Matter. Here’s How Smart Leaders Use Them to Inspire Action w/ Jill Pollack
The power of storytelling is undeniable. When you speak at a conference, or with your friend one-on-one, notice how much they remember of the conversation when it’s attached to a story. Likely, they (and you) will forget much of your conversation, except those pieces that revolved around a particular event, with specific people and places. Humans remember stories, and further, we share stories. As (Continue)
4 Steps You Can Follow Now To Build Your Legacy
It’s true: robots are taking our jobs. Well, at least to some degree. As if being a leader in business wasn’t challenging enough, we have to worry about artificial intelligence learning more than us at an accelerating rate. Luckily, there’s something humans — namely entrepreneurs — have over AI: We have the power to leave a legacy. You say you’re not an entrepreneur? I beg to differ, my (Continue)
31: 4 Steps You Can Follow Now To Build Your Legacy w/ Mark Podolsky
It’s true: robots are taking our jobs. Well, at least to some degree. As if being a leader in business wasn’t challenging enough, we have to worry about artificial intelligence learning more than us at an accelerating rate. Luckily, there’s something humans — namely entrepreneurs — have over AI: We have the power to leave a legacy. You say you’re not an entrepreneur? That’s exactly what The (Continue)
Transparency + Culture = Better Talent, Faster Decisions
Economic transparency. It may sound scary to tell your employees everything, but that’s exactly what Reid Rasmussen suggests. He’s seen transparency in action and watched as it greatly impacted his entire company culture. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of freshbenies, where they help employers balance their benefits program. He came on the Lead to Grow Podcast to tell us all about what he’s (Continue)
30: Transparency + Culture = Better Talent, Faster Decisions w/ Reid Rasmussen
Transparency and culture may be keys that unlock greater profits, better talent, and faster decision-making. But don't take our word for it. Listen to Reid Rasmussen; he's seen these key ingredients in action. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of freshbenies, where they help employers balance their benefits program. He came on this episode to give details on how he’s seen transparency and cultu (Continue)
5 Ways to Create a WorkForce People Are Dying to Work For
There are so many elements that create an enduring WorkForce, but here are five that no company can afford not to have. Special guest Michael Brannock came on our recent episode of the Lead to Grow Podcast and explored five elements of workplace culture. Michael is the CEO of WorkForce Unlimited, a company started by Michael’s mother in 1987. Michael worked in commercial banking for nearly a (Continue)
29: 5 Ways to Create a WorkForce People Are Dying to Work For w/ Michael Brannock
There are so many elements that create an enduring WorkForce, but here are 5 that no company can afford not to have. Special guest Michael Brannock came on our recent episode of the Lead to Grow Podcast and explored 5 elements of workplace culture. Michael is the CEO of WorkForce Unlimited, a company started by Michael’s mother in 1987. Michael worked in commercial banking for nearly a decade (Continue)
How Leaders Can Take Their Influence to the Next Level
Everybody has influence. Everybody. That means you. You may not realize it yet. Or maybe you just don’t know how far your reach actually extends. The idea that there's only certain people with influence — Instagram influencers, or celebrity influencers — is incorrect. We all are influencers. So, how can you take your influence to the next level? How can you really use it (Continue)
