Asking for a job, a raise, a sale, or other big decisions can be intimidating. Here’s a proven way to ask for anything, and up your odds of receiving it. Do you ever have trouble asking for what you want? And when you don’t ask, isn’t it frustrating? “The ask” may be one of the …
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Power-posing and its effect on positivity
Posing for two minutes in a powerful position — with the body expansive and the limbs stretched out — can have a profound effect on how you feel. Even though more than 20 million have already viewed the wildly successful TED talk by Amy Cuddy, I couldn’t help but share it here. Her findings on …
Time commitment triage – better ways to manage your time
Everyone wants a piece of your day. Here’s how to determine if you should give it to them. It’s flattering to be invited to meetings of all kinds. We all like to be included and be asked our opinion. Many are rich and rewarding experiences, but others can be time suck disasters. In “18 Minutes: …
Firm grasp on reality – the best leaders stay grounded in reality and results
The best leaders do less judging and more helping. They succeed by staying grounded in reality and results. Here’s how you can, too. Have you ever had the sense you were spinning your wheels as a team member or leader? Ever attended lots of meetings and done lots of work with not much to show …
Gimme three steps – if you try to make more than three you won’t make any
If you try to make more than three points, you probably won’t make any. We’ve all been bombarded with bullet points. In fact, it probably happens to most of us on a daily basis. Emails, presentations and speeches often have more points than we can count or comprehend. While we might think more is better, …
Crucial conversations – how to have them
Crucial conversations are make or break moments for any relationship or organization. Here’s how to start a crucial conversation. I had the wonderful opportunity last week to attend a local simulcast of the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit which featured an amazing line up of speakers including host Bill Hybels, Carly Fiorina, Jeffrey Immelt, Patrick …
Model of humility – and success
Catholics and non-Catholics alike have embraced Pope Francis and his humble ways. Here are a few leadership lessons from his remarkable turnaround. Although Pope Francis was elected only 16 months ago, his impact and effect on Roman Catholics worldwide could almost be called a small miracle. The human failings of the Church have been well-documented …
Start better conversations – creating good dialogue
handypetes.com A good conversation is the start, and the foundation, for great relationships and experiences. Here’s one of the best ways to get the ball rolling. The best experiences in our lives – love, business ideas, charitable organizations – all begin with simple conversations. We connect, we converse to gain understanding and awareness, and we’re motivated to …
Free your mind
The dogged pursuit of creative solutions can actually backfire. Here’s how to hit the reset button and cultivate breakthrough thinking. A funny thing happens when you’re stuck on a problem. The more time you spend thinking about it, the more narrow your possible solutions become. There is a diminishing return when you try too hard. …
How people win – the key ingredients for success
The right combination of character traits leads to winning and success. Here’s what to look for and cultivate. Verbal skills, mathematical aptitude, and the ability to read patterns – measurements of IQ – are all considered important markers of future potential and success. We teach them, we test for them, and we often place what turns …