Story provided by Inc. Story written by Alisa Cohn. Photo provided by Getty Images If you’re like most of the startup CEOs I coach, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about leveraging your time, and wishing you had more of it. There are only 168 hours in a week, but there are simple habits you can adopt to get the most out … Continue reading
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Learn More with a Learning Checklist
Photo credit: Getty Images; Story provided by Inc. – Learning has the most value when the information or skills we gain get implemented into our lives. That might mean performing different tasks than before or doing jobs differently, but it also can mean that we think and make decisions differently than we otherwise would have. … Continue reading
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
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How Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Criticism: They Don’t Do This
Story provided by Inc. – While in an early leadership role many years ago, I experienced an exchange I’ll never forget. I chastised a team member (we’ll call him David) for a major blunder. My point was valid, but I’m sure I could have delivered it better. David’s response was quick and cutting: “You know, you’re the … Continue reading
I Could Never Lead My Company Without These 5 Habits
Story provided by Inc. – A year ago, I was really struggling to keep up. My calendar was full of constant appointments, and I was always exhausted. Eve since I was a teenager, I have always loved working hard, but I realized that I needed to figure out how to work smarter, too. I started … 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
7 Lessons You Learn in Your First Year as an Entrepreneur
Story provided by Inc. – Few learning curves are as steep as the one that faces first-time entrepreneurs. So how do you avoid going tumbling down it like an amateur skier who wandered onto a black diamond trail? Get advice from more experienced founders who are willing to share their own initial bumbling missteps, of … Continue reading
10 Phrases Remarkably Unsuccessful People Always Use
Story provided by Inc. – I’ve spent some time around unsuccessful people. Most of them live in a bubble of hopelessness trying to figure out how to break out of their cell (or cubicle). It’s sad. One person I know is so unhappy and stuck that he seems to always be moving backward, not forward–faltering so much in … Continue reading