Achieving greater things is not about the genius we possess—it’s about the character we develop. In this episode, Adam Grant and I discuss how developing character skills, seeking advice, and aiming for excellence over perfection can unlock our...

In a healthy organization, your responsibility will always exceed your authority. In this episode from 2020, I explore the tricky relationship between responsibility and authority....

Tension is a natural and necessary part of successful organizations. In this episode, I discuss why leaders must learn to recognize the difference between “conflicts that need to be resolved” versus “tensions that need to be managed.”...

Just like ethnic and gender diversity, generational diversity is also influencing workplace dynamics. Up to four generations comprise today’s workforce, and each brings its own set of experiences and expectations to the marketplace. In order to work...

The world has changed, but the leadership landscape is stuck in old ways that no longer work. But there is a fresh approach that empowers teams to thrive in a rapidly changing world. New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Stephen...

Leaders are responsible for making decisions. In order to make good decisions, good information is necessary; and you get that information by stopping and listening to the people around you. In this episode from 2013, I discuss how you can create...

Successful leaders gain and sustain momentum through three components: new, improved, and improving. In this episode, I explain more....

Effective communication requires clear messaging. People will not move into confusion, but they will follow clarity. In this episode from 2018, Donald Miller and I discuss the clarifying questions to ask as you prepare your messaging....

Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg shares what he means by the term "supercommunicator" and what it takes to become one by unlocking the secret power of connection....

The harsh reality of leadership is that the more successful you are, the less accessible you become. Common dilemmas are deciding who gets your time, when they get it, and how much they get. In this episode from 2012, I discuss how to manage these...