Without relying on just being nice — Sometimes what you really want is the opposite of what you think you want. My first boss was a jerk. We all felt it. And yet he was our jerk. People stuck with the company for years because he used his general jerkiness to make our lives pretty simple. His…

And how to do them right — Leadership is easy. Only joking. It’s hard. It’s bloody hard! But there are ways you can make it easier. This starts with finding a way to be comfortable in discomfort. This means overcoming a lot of natural impulses to run from or avoid difficult tasks. …

Seek and ye shall find. Except when ye can’t. — “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” — Ralph Nader We live in unprecedented times. There’s never been more training courses and management blogs. You’d think we’d be in a leadership renaissance. But individuals can only do so much. To grow, you need guidance. You…

Face difficult truths and unlock your true potential — “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” — Gloria Steinem How much have you spent on your education? I’m going to guess it’s more than $0. But what if I told you that you can learn as much as you want, every single day…

It’s not you, it’s them. — Too many people never live the life they want because they fear rejection. But whether it’s asking out the hot person, or applying for that coveted job, most of the things we want lie on the other side of risk. So the more comfortable you can be with rejection, the…

A primer on what not to do — Trust is a powerful currency. For leaders, it helps cement relationships, form group bonds, and smooth operations. According to a study in Harvard Business Review, people in high trust companies report: 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29%…

And help improve morale as a result — Everything is harder without trust and respect. They’re the glue that bind together a team or company. Without them, you’ll never be able to fully leverage the skills and talents in your midst. But as a busy leader, it can be hard to spot when things are bad until they’re…

Give yourself a chance. — What you give your attention to expands. Some believe it’s possible to manifest your greatest desires simply by focusing on and thinking about them. Whether you believe this or not, chances are you’ve experienced the opposite. …

It’s not all private jets and the corner office. Actually, it almost never is. — Sex is great, but have you ever led a team of people towards a shared goal? I write about leadership because I love it. It’s in my DNA. I’ve been doing it for a long time, and I’ve helped others do it too. And what’s not to love? You unlock…