I wrote recently about the dangers of venting in public. What sometimes creeps up on us is a discussion started by others that turns into a venting session – a pity party. I recommend gracefully exiting. When you do get sucked into a pity party, it may feel good at first, because you […]
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We all vent at times. That’s healthy. It releases the valve on the pressure cooker that holds our frustrations in check. It lets them out so we can reset a bit. But how and when we do it can affect relationships and our reputation. I often see posts on LinkedIn where someone
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“When things are quiet, don’t assume things are well.” In an interview I read with Austin McChord, founder of multiple successful companies. He was asked how, as a first-time CEO, he stayed ahead of what his company needed. One thing he talked about was recognizing the signs that people are drowning—when they
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“Being in transition is a good time… it enables you to take stock.” “Your job is to find the next job… that’s a full-time job.” Many know my good friend Marty Latman as a Master Networker. He runs multiple career networking groups that have supported thousands in their career searches. He is a sought-after
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A few years back, I challenged readers of my Career Tips newsletter to write a haiku that represented their value proposition. For example: Helping job seekers Frustrated with their searches Always rewarding I received a number of creative submissions, which you can review here. So, in keeping with yesterday’s theme of gratitude, I’m
“Sometimes leadership is just being there and showing that you care.” Ever notice how the smallest acts can leave the biggest impressions? In this week’s Influential Leadership Tips, we share a simple, true story of a stranger on a plane—and how one compassionate decision perfectly illustrates servant leadership in action. No titles. No authority.
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“Most people would rather have a lousy job working for a great person than a great job working for a bad manager.” I read an interview with Aron Ain, then the CEO of Kronos, a workforce management systems company. He had a lot of interesting things to say about your impact as a
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“Don’t assume everything will go right. Assume something won’t—and you’ll stay centered.” What can you learn from a tennis champion’s meltdown in the middle of a critical match? If you’ve ever had a presentation go sideways (or a team project implode without warning), you’ll appreciate these simple strategies that keep your leadership steady
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“The highest-value roles require skills that don’t tend to ride together in nature.” Ever wonder what actually gets someone into the C-Suite? LinkedIn studied 450,000 leaders — and the results upend a lot of popular assumptions. In this short video, Dave and I break down: Why switching industries may hurt your
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“The more I direct my people, the less they can perform without me.” In this episode of Influential Leadership, we share some powerful leadership principles from an interview with Ben Chestnut, the CEO of MailChimp, a successful internet startup. Watch this 6 minute video now to discover Ben Chestnut’s leadership principles. Transcript For
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