Some people inspire you to grow. Many inspire you to be nothing like them. Early in my corporate career, I spent hours in meetings that felt like a complete waste of time. Then, I changed my perspective. Instead of sitting there feeling bored, I became an observer. I turned those boardroom … [Read more...] about How to Learn from Bad Bosses: 5 Rules to Build Your Leadership Style
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How to Build Executive Presence: 5 Rules of Personal Leadership
Years ago, a new leader joined a team I was part of. He scheduled a 20-minute meeting to introduce himself to me. He spent the entire time talking about his past successes and his resume. He thought he was impressing me. He wasn't.In the corporate world, we are taught to lead with our … [Read more...] about How to Build Executive Presence: 5 Rules of Personal Leadership
How to Get Promoted to the C-Suite: 4 Brutal Truths for Leaders
I started my career as a junior salesperson. Over 20 years, I was promoted 8 times. I reached the C-Suite and led a nine-figure business. Along the way, I learned hard lessons about what truly drives a career forward. Getting promoted requires setting boundaries. It demands making tough … [Read more...] about How to Get Promoted to the C-Suite: 4 Brutal Truths for Leaders
How to Build Leadership Character: 5 Actionable Habits
We constantly obsess over our next big project. The next promotion. The next product launch. The next board meeting. But we ignore the most important project of all. Your greatest career win won't be a job title. It will be the person you become. Most people chase external achievements. … [Read more...] about How to Build Leadership Character: 5 Actionable Habits
7 Ways to Trigger a Personal Breakthrough in Leadership
We often think personal breakthroughs take years. We believe that growth is a slow, painful climb. So, we wait. We wait for experience to teach us. We spend decades hoping time alone will fix our leadership and lives. But time just reinforces old habits. True transformation does not … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Trigger a Personal Breakthrough in Leadership
