Being able to change perspective can be a transformative leadership superpower that makes your perceived weaknesses into your most powerful strengths. The trick has everything to do with your mind!
Is it better to be good at your job or to be able to connect with your people? Of course the answer is both, but what’s the relationship between competence and connection and WHY do you need both?
Thick skin and armor are not the same thing, one slows you down, but the other one keeps you safe when you’re taking hits on the field. Thick skin is crucial for leaders but why?
A few days ago I was having lunch with my mom (something I’m trying to do more frequently now that I live 15 mins away from her). She’s one of the top therapists in the LA area and during lunch she was telling me about a class she is taking focused on Imago therapy which is a form couples therapy.
Can you care too much at work? It turns out you can and in today’s video I’m going to give you 3 examples of where having too much empathy can actually hurt your career.
I’ve interviewed Lara a few times over the years and her insights on leadership are always profound and impactful. She’s deeply involved in shaping Deloitte’s culture, innovation, and growth. Lara opens up about the unexpected strength she finds in vulnerability, suggesting that it’s not just a personal trait but a game-changer in the world of leadership.
We’re just a few short weeks away from the official release of my new book, Leading With Vulnerability. The book has already become a best-seller on Amazon with copies being sold around the world and amazing endorsements like the one below from Adam Grant.
It’s clear why vulnerability is so important in our personal lives because it creates connection, trust, relationships, and simply put, it’s a human thing to do. But what about inside of our organizations where we have a very different dynamic at play?
In this interview Paul will share how vulnerability has played a role in his leadership journey. He shares examples of when he had to be vulnerable at work and what the impact of that was.
One of the best ways that an author like me sells books is via my community or list, aka you reading this post right now. If you’re just hearing about this for the first time, my new book is based on over 100 CEO interviews and a survey of 14,000 employees and it takes the “fluff” out of vulnerability.