Why You Shouldn’t Expect Others to Live by Your Standards
The other day, I was at a restaurant and overheard two people talking about a colleague. One of them was frustrated — not because the…
How to Use Analogies to Make Complex Ideas Easy to Understand
Have you ever talked to someone who is incredibly smart, but the moment they start explaining what they do, you feel like you’ve accidentally walked…
Why You’re Luckier Than You Think: A Powerful Shift in Perspective
Do you ever feel unlucky? Like good things are happening to everyone else — the promotions, the dream trips, the new cars — while you’re…
The Power of Human Connection: What I Learned Inside a Maximum-Security Prison
A few years ago, a friend asked if I’d like to volunteer for a weekend at a super maximum-security prison in Northern California. I didn’t…
The 30-Second Email That Strengthens Workplace Relationships
How much do people like recognition? Short answer: a lot. People leave jobs every day, not because of workload or pay, but because they don’t…
Do We Really Need to “Lean In”? Why Original Language Makes You Stand Out
Lately, it feels like everyone says the same thing: “I really need to lean into that… “That’s something we should lean into…” Ever since Sheryl…
Reserve Judgment: A Lesson in Humanity from Myanmar
This one is about reserving judgment. I recently traveled to Myanmar — you may know it as Burma — and rented a motorcycle to ride…
The Simple Habit That Helps You Reach More of Your Goals
You’ll have a really hard time reaching your goals if you don’t do this — and I know because I learned the hard way. For…
Patrick Mahomes’ Secret to Handling Pressure (and People)
NFL quarterbacks are some of the highest-paid people in the world — and for good reason. Their job is to stand in the center of…
How Small Habits Can Build Compassion in Everyday Life
When I lived in Mumbai, India, I was fascinated on a daily basis. It felt like everywhere I looked, there were small cultural differences that…