Time passes so quickly that I can barely believe my three daughters are almost teenagers. Seems like they were just in diapers, I was telling my friend Hal Runkel, president of The ScreamFree Institute and a national expert on helping families create great relationships. I love to pick his brain to be the best mom […]
Success rarely comes with a lightning bolt. It’s usually the product of showing up every day and chipping away at the tasks and challenges that stand between you and your goal. Sometimes hard work is not fun, especially when it turns boring. But what if your process could be as fun as your result? That’s […]
This week marks one year since I published my book, “A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating: How Conversation Gets Deals Done.” What a journey it’s been! Along the way, I’ve learned from my readers and wanted to share an additional negotiating tactic they inspired me to think about. I call it the “Sixth Tool” of negotiating. […]
In any field, a successful team turns disadvantages into advantages. These groups understand each other, their passions and fears, and how to bring out one another’s best. How do you do that with a new team? Or a team that isn’t functioning as well as it could? How do you help the team thrive despite […]
If you’re reading this, you have an extraordinary leadership trait. Curiosity. The very engine that keeps you reading to find out more can be a tremendous asset for a leader—even if you don’t consider yourself one. Here’s why curiosity is such a powerful trait. Curiosity inhibits defensiveness and ego. Through negotiating more than $500 million […]
Observing elite performers, like Serena Williams, can help boost your own success. More than an athlete, Serena is a personality and celebrity instantly recognized by a single name. As you watch on court or follow headlines, here are five lessons in greatness from Serena to inspire your own. 1. Carve your own path. Your path is […]
