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. And this starts with giving…

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 doesn’t take much to leave an impression — here’s how to make sure it’s a good one. — Why should we care about being more likeable? Because likeable people more likely to get hired or promoted. And perhaps more importantly, they find it a lot easier to form and maintain relationships. Why are relationships so important? …

“I’m my own harshest critic” — Some people are allergic to the truth. Mark Manson calls this ‘Manson’s Law of Avoidance’. As in, the more something threatens your identity, the harder you will try to avoid it. And how do they do this? They lie. To themselves. To others. …

See for yourself why it’s called timeless wisdom — To realise our potential, we must embrace circumstances and activities that force us outside of our comfort zone. In these moments, our minds can wander and invite in thoughts that undermine or stress us out. So in response, it’s useful to be able to call on the wisdom of others…

Because repeated action builds traction — It’s easy to start difficult things when you’re motivated. But willpower is a finite asset. Habits are what get you over the line. The best leaders know this. They exploit the power of repeated and consistent action. They build routines that compound into long-term, sustained achievement. I’ve spent over a…

Because you’re worthy of the life you want — Feeling confident is not about feeling superior. It’s not a zero sum game. In theory, everyone can “win”, if winning means inflating yourself rather than devaluing others. And while the internet is practically bursting at the seams with advice on how to get confident, it’s often too specific and too…