There are many narratives that keep people - all of us - at bay and prevent us from taking creative risks. Are there any narratives that are limiting your engagement or your sense of what might be possible for you? [iframe style="border:none"...

Unnecessary complexity gives rise to simple and stupid behavior. Do something today to prune needless complexity and overly-confusing processes. [iframe style="border:none"...

On this episode I share a reading tool that has completely transformed my study time. It's essentially the "Netflix for books", and my reading has increased in both breadth and depth since I started using it. [iframe style="border:none"...

To some people, changing your mind – especially in a highly public way – has become sin number one. If a politician or business leader evolves in their understanding of a topic, we call them a flip flopper. If someone alters their once-fierce perspective in light...

Today I share a simple method I used to use to encourage my team, my peers, and others that I encountered in my work. Others want to know that they are seen, known, and valued. [iframe style="border:none"...

I have a file folder full of note cards that I've received from people over time. There's something very powerful about receiving a word of encouragement or thanks from someone in the form of a note. Who in your world needs to receive a note of thanks or [iframe...

Yes, read tips and advice articles and take value from them. That's fine. (I do too.) But remember that at the end of your life, no one will care how many productivity hacks and tips you know. All that will stand – as a monument to your life's work – is what you...

This time of year (in the northern hemisphere!) can be a challenge. On this episode, I share a few insights about how to take care of yourself during this very confining season. [iframe style="border:none"...

It's February! On this episode, I share one of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite thinkers (Thomas Merton), and how it challenged me to consider whether I'm making decisions according to my calling, or according to what others would do in my situati [iframe...

What very good thing in your life needs to go away so that something better can be born in its place? It's important to consistently prune so that you have the energy necessary to do your important work. [iframe style="border:none"...

Is there any area of your life where you're normalizing behavior that isn't healthy? If you lead a team, are you "normalizing deviance" with your team members? Are you doing it in your own life? Don't confuse delayed consequences with no consequences. [iframe...

Are you making promises that you may not be able to keep? Are you offering things that you can't deliver? If so, you might be losing the trust of the people you count on. [iframe style="border:none"...

Are your systems serving you, or is it the other way around? On this episode, I offer some thoughts about how to create adaptive rhythms. [iframe style="border:none"...