Story provided by Medium – Life is busy. It can feel impossible to move toward your dreams. If you have a full-time job and kids, it’s even harder. How do you move forward? If you don’t purposefully carve time out every day to progress and improve — without question, your time will get lost in the vacuum of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Stop Wasting Time On Minor Life Decisions
Story provided by “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” – I recently shared some advice with one of my students in my Brain Trust group, and I thought you’d find it interesting. She asked me which book she should read first — X or Y. Click “Display Images” to see my advice to one … Continue reading
8 Tips For Getting To Inbox Zero — And Staying There
Story provided by Vox – Ever since I started using Gmail in 2005, I’ve tried my best to abide by one rule: inbox zero. For me, this doesn’t mean there are always zero messages in my inbox — at the moment, I have one in my personal inbox and four in my Vox inbox. But … Continue reading
Leading People When They Know More than You Do
Story provided by Harvard Business Review – If you’re a manager in a knowledge-driven industry, chances are you’re an expert in the area you manage. Try to imagine a leader without this expertise doing your job. You’ll probably conclude it couldn’t be done. But as your career advances, at some point you will be promoted … Continue reading
5 Ways to Get What You Want Out of Any Negotiation
Story provided by The Muse – When you think about it, there is very little that happens in your day that doesn’t require some sort of negotiation. It’s more obvious if you are in management or sales, but even home life can have you negotiating with your spouse or kids. Those who study or … Continue reading
5 Secrets to Developing a Better Relationship With Your Boss
Story provided by The Muse – Productive, respectful relationships between a boss and his or her employees is key to any company’s success. While the boss’ top priority is likely to have hardworking employees who fulfill his vision for the company, it’s a safe bet that he’d also like to have more than superficial relationships … Continue reading