What Would I Want Me to Do? The Question That Transforms Influence
After more than 20 years of thinking about influence, I believe one of the most powerful tools you can use is this simple question: If…
Take a Risk — Just a Small One: How Small, Consistent Risks Lead to Big Success
This one is about risk. We all know that to be successful in life, we have to take risks. You can’t sit on the sidelines…
The Compassion of Stress: You’re Stressed Because You Care
This one is about the compassionate side of stress. If you’re like me, you have a long list of expectations for yourself every single day.…
Don’t Miss Everyday Opportunities to Connect and Make Someone’s Day
This one is about noticing the opportunities that are all around you. We constantly hear the phrase “live in the moment.” But what does that…
Listen at 100%: The Simple Habit That Makes People Feel Valued
This mindset is one of the most powerful ways to make people feel great. Most of us think we are good listeners, but in reality,…
Why People Love to Talk — And How Listening Strengthens Relationships
Why do people like to talk so much? The answer is simple: people want to feel valued. It is one of the most basic human…
This Too Shall Pass: The Power of Remembering Tough Moments Don’t Last
This one is about the fleeting nature of life’s challenges. I recently returned from an eight-day motorcycle trip in Myanmar, formerly called Burma. Eight days…
Do You Want to Be Right or Do You Want Results?
Benjamin Franklin said, “If you argue, you may achieve a temporary victory—sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never win your…
Stop Saying “Busy”: A Better Way to Answer “How Are You?”
Be ready for this question: How are you? Or how was your week? How often do we hear the same answers? Busy. Crazy. We say…
Microstress: The Tiny Thoughts That Drain Your Energy (And How to Reduce Them)
This one is about a word I invented called microstress. We live in a time where new compound words pop up constantly, so I figured…