The Best Way to Deliver Bad News
If anything is certain in leadership—whether you’re leading a large company, a mid-sized team, or a family of four—it’s that bad things will happen.[...]
Andrea Williams
Latest Blog Posts — Page 41
Andrea Williams
One Essential Trait for Positive Leadership: Receptivity
When you think about how you receive feedback, what comes to mind? Initially, you probably feel defensive. Your brain immediately goes to the most painful part[...]
henrycloud
When Conflict is Brewing
How do you feel when there’s a difficult conversation brewing at work that you won’t be able to duck? Unless you’re a sociopath, the answer is usually[...]
Jeremy Lott
The Right Way to Fire the Wrong Person
“Does it get easier the more people you fire?” someone once asked me. I’ve been in leadership for decades now, and there's no escaping letting people go[...]
Michael Hyatt
Hobbies of Highly Effective People
Let’s play a word-association game: Toss out the first several words or phrases that come to mind when you hear the name “Bill Gates.” Don’t overthink[...]
Jeremy Lott
3 Lessons from a Monthlong Sabbatical
I began my career as a proud workaholic. I measured my contribution by the hours I clocked and the coffee I consumed. So the Michael Hyatt &Co. culture came as[...]
mandirivieccio
Winston Churchill’s Secret Productivity Weapon
One of the more unlikely museums in London is located in the basement of the Treasury, between 10 Downing Street and the Palace of Westminster: the Churchill[...]
alexpang
The Hidden Stressors that Keep You Working
If you are like many Americans, you spend more time working than ever. You're also more likely to work weekends than in years past. We can blame decades-long[...]
RiShawn Biddle
4 Ways to Get Better at Deferred Gratification
I work with a lot of young people getting started in their careers. Those who chase the highest possible starting salary, most prestigious title, or[...]
Isaac Morehosue
Why Hopeful Realism Beats Mandatory Optimism
One unavoidable piece of advice today is be positive. We’re supposed to filter out supposed negativity in meetings, reports, and general conversation because[...]
Megan Hyatt Miller