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Learning to lead without authority is crucial.
The workplace of the future is self-organizing, collaborative, and has flatter management structures.
To succeed as a leader, you must learn to inspire others to cooperate and engage willingly. Giving orders is unlikely to get anything meaningful done.
Authentic leadership comes from influence and not fro
... See moreThe future of work is not about technology or AI; it’s about PEOPLE.
In this new era of work, influencing PEOPLE and workplace culture is the most impactful work you can do.
LEARN about emerging technologies. AI will not replace you; it will support you.
There has never been a better time for you to REINVENT yourself, your career, and our future.
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... See moreStop saying, “I want to pick your brain.”
Many people don’t realize this, but saying “I want to pick your brain” is a networking faux pas.
It sounds like you want to waste their time, drain their energy, and provide no value in return—I’m sure that’s not your intention 😉.
So, the next time you reach out to someone, please don’t say, “I want to pick y
... See moreCompassion is a crucial leadership skill!
While empathy is the tendency to feel others’ emotions as your own, compassion is the intent to contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.
Compassion isn’t just about being kind in the workplace; being Compassionate is more proactive.
It’s a conscious effort to nurture others to thei
... See moreI’m not in a rush to give a TED Talk.
I’m not in a rush to be on the cover of your favorite business journal.
I know so much, but I also know my much is little.
The more I learn, the more I realize I must learn.
I’ll share what I know now, but I’m not in a rush to sell you a book.
I’m still learning, and you should be too.
You have less control of your life than you think.
As humans, we love stability and control. We enjoy predictability and fear the unknown.
You don’t like the fact that at any moment, you could get hit by a bus, or lose something precious to you.
You don’t like it. But it’s reality!
In reality, we don’t control most external things that happen to us.
We
... See moreFocus on doing valuable work!
You can work all night every day, but if your work does not influence your desired outcomes, it’s a waste of time.
It takes more discipline to recognize and eliminate unnecessary work than to “grind” at anything that comes your way.
The former allows you to create more value with less work—that’s what a “value creator” do
... See moreSaying “I don’t know” is a beautiful thing!
It is rare for a single person to attain a full understanding of a complex problem.
Yet, many of us feel like we must know it all.
In a society that rewards knowing it all, you must find the courage to say, “I don’t know.”
Embrace what you don’t know.
The faster you are willing to say, “I don’t know,” the fast
... See moreBe socially intelligent!
There will always be someone smarter than you.
There will always be someone faster than you.
There will always be someone stronger than you.
But if you can master the art of connecting with other people, none of that matters. Socially intelligent people win because they understand this well.
Here’s how socially intelligent
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