What Setting Small Goals Is Costing You
Why is it so hard to hail a taxi in New York City when it’s raining? That’s when you most want a cab.
Michael Hyatt
Leadership
Michael Hyatt
Leveraging Internal and External Motivation for Achievement
The end of the year is always an interesting time. In addition to all the family togetherness, delicious food, and gift exchange, one of the most prominent…
Pratik Dholakiya
What Extreme Athletes Can Teach Us About Overcoming Our Fears
At twelve years old, when most girls her age were learning algebra and crushing on the members of NSYNC, Samantha Larson was preparing to conquer a fear that…
Andrea Williams
4 Steps for Dealing with Self-Doubt
It's natural to feel like an imposter sometimes. But don't dwell on your self-doubt.
RiShawn Biddle
One Easy Self-Assessment for True Success
One key for designing the future we desire is self awareness. A study study by Cornell University and Green Peak Partners found it was the single greatest…
Joel J. Miller
5 Tragic Losses Caused by ‘Someday Syndrome’
“You have Parkinson's Disease,” said the doctor. It was September 22, 2011—the day before my 46th birthday.
RayEdwards
Are You a Pilot or a Passenger in Your Own Life?
Imagine you’re in a sailboat on the open ocean. You have a map and, after looking at several different options, you decide where you would like to go. Now what?
Michael Hyatt
Run the Race You Want to Run
It was a year ago. I had dozens of people working for me. My business was losing money every month.
JeffGoins
The Do’s and Don’ts of Goal Sharing
I've always done my best to keep up with the latest research in goal achievement. I not only want to learn from it myself, I also want to distill the lessons…
Michael Hyatt
Why Discomfort Is Good for You
Most of us embrace comfort and resist anything that may lead to discomfort. But discomfort is our friend, because it leads to growth.
Michael Hyatt
Goal-Winning Strategies of 3 Top Athletes
Few of us run races at the Olympics or score touchdowns in the NFL. But we all play a metaphorical sport in our professional and personal lives.
marcusbrotherton
How Celebration Fuels Achievement
“Positivity” tops my Strengths Finder test. So I like to celebrate—often. But does celebration fuel progress? Will it produce greater results?
Stu McLaren
Pilgrims’ Progress: The Real Thanksgiving Story
Many extended families will gather this Thanksgiving in the biggest home of the brood; take their places under that roof, around long tables; have each member…
Jeremy Lott
The Surprising Power of Thank You
“Thank you.” These are two words that have the power to transform our health, happiness, performance, and success.
JonGordon
How to Maximize Your Conversations This Holiday Season
We are entering the holiday season, and that means a lot of great things: fun memories, good food, goofing off.
Michael Hyatt
Inside the Surprising New Science of Gratitude
It is easier to be thankful during Thanksgiving. The name alone inspires a sense of appreciation.
Erin Wildermuth
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
One Essential Trait for Positive Leadership: Receptivity
When you think about how you receive feedback, what comes to mind? Initially, you probably feel defensive.
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?
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 from…
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 it.
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.
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.
RiShawn Biddle