Leaders Look For Conflict
I admit the title, "Leaders Look For Conflict," might a little over-the-top. But I know that you want to be a better leader. I also know that you hate and don't want anything to do with conflict - especially since I can hear you saying —
"Why can't we all get along?"
I get it. Saying the word "No" is hard enough. Saying "Yes" whe ... Show More
May 1
Ask This Magic Question Today
Happy Friday, my friend. I want to share a question with you that I haven’t pulled out in seven or eight years. It’s a little neuro-linguistic programming trick I learned from a textbook decades ago, and it works almost every time you use it. This week, it cracked open a member o ... Show More
13m 39s
Apr 30
The Day You Think You Have Nothing
Have you ever sat down to do what you love and felt your mind go blank? I felt it 40 minutes before recording. The promise was simple, the list ready. Then, nothing. The main lesson: when your mind feels blank, the problem isn't a lack of options—it’s that you’re not seeing them. ... Show More
14m 5s
Apr 29
Motivation Doesn't Work? Tell That to Your Dopamine
Have you heard that motivation is irrelevant—that only discipline, identity, or systems matter for adults? After thirty years in this field, I've repeatedly seen that the loudest critics end up seeking a boost themselves. Today, I'll show how claims of the demise of motivation ac ... Show More
16 m
May 2019
What Every Conflict Is Actually About
“Before I can change your mind, I need to understand where your mind is,” says pro negotiator Daniel Shapiro. The founder and director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, Shapiro has advised all sorts of people and organizations through conflict: families, CEOS, hea ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2021
166: Engage in Healthy, Productive Conflict
<p>Every team experiences conflict at some point. Therefore, the question is not if or when, but how the conflict will unfold. Managers play an essential role in guiding the team’s ability to engage in healthy, productive conflict so that the team gets stronger and the work is be ... Show More
14m 18s