What determines what we will achieve in life? It’s a question that has plagued people for ages. One indicator is mental toughness: resilience against attack, calmness in the face of uncertainty, persistence through pain, focus amid chaos. Here are three videos – each an example of mental toughness.
Confronting Leadership Fears and Failures
No one ever said being a leader is easy. The weight of the company is on your shoulders and you would benefit from having people who are in your same boat to share your concerns with. Feelings of loneliness and isolation can creep in, causing you to second-guess decisions.
It Doesn’t Matter What You Say
Have you ever told a friend or co-worker something only to later find that they completely misunderstood you – or never heard you at all? We often share important information that isn’t properly received, even when the conversation happens in a private setting at close range. How does this happen?
June 2019 Question of the Month – Top 4 Answers
Here are the top 4 answers to June’s question, “What are some of the things you do (or can do) to engage the lowest paid employees in your company?”
5 Myths on the Importance of Company Culture
Southwest Airlines’ enviable corporate culture includes appreciation, recognition and celebration. Many have tried to emulate it but without the commitment that makes it a success. Ginger Hardage, their recently retired Sr. Vice President of Culture and Communications shared five myths at Leadercast Live 2019.
I Pledge Allegiance…
At a meeting last week, a director shared the exciting news that his son-in-law is becoming an American citizen in a couple weeks. The family is flying in to participate in the ceremony being held in Chicago.