I’ve known Tucker Max for 2 decades now. 20 years ago, he emailed me for advice. I told him to quit his job. And he did. He’s the bestselling author of “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell.” And I always tell people that if they want to study good writing, go read 10 pages of Tucker's books. So now Tucker wants to help other people get out there and tell their truth. This part 1 of my interview will tell you how to separate the truth from everything else. Then (in part 2), Tucker will tell you how to deal with fear, how to find your audience, and how to write. …see more

Frank Oz is the puppeteer. He played Miss Piggy. Bert of “Bert and Ernie,” The Cookie Monster, and even Yoda on Star Wars. He just released a new documentary called “Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched.” It’s about the creation of the Muppets and the man behind it all, Jim Henson. He was a unique #leader, with a “nothing is impossible” attitude. This is the untold story of the Muppet #creators and the team that made it all possible... …see more

🍷Switch a bottle of $18 pinot noir for a $2,000 bordeaux and neither end of the mixup notices. Is this the placebooze effect?

Yesterday, Kohl's announced that beginning in July 2019, customers can return products bought on Amazon to all Kohl's locations--more than 1,150 across the country. Kohl's' stock soared after the announcement. For months, customers have been able to walk into select Kohl's stores and return something they bought on Amazon, even without the original packaging, box, or even a label. Kohl's then uses its own resources to package the product and its logistics infrastructure to ship it back to Amazon. I recently wrote about the genius of this collaboration and the service it spawned. While most retailers were struggling to survive the Amazon apocalypse, Kohl's invited the e-commerce giant into its stores with open arms. And this recent announcement has potential to produce seismic change in the way people shop. (Read why this move is a complete game-changer in today's column.) #leadership #management #culture #BestAdvice #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessIntelligence #careers #Kohls #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Appreciate the shout-out in @BillMurphyJr's column today, showing how a few well-meaning words can completely backfire when trying to develop empathy and rapport with others. #EQ #leadership #management #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalDevelopment #Empathy #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Navigating social media can be dangerous territory for business leaders. Elon Musk shows how to make these platforms work for you. Today's column. (Mon.Jan 9.2016) …see more

This was the intention statement of a previous Masterclass participant: "I will take full ownership of defining my work purpose so that I wake up everyday ENERGIZED." What is your intention statement? Join the Masterclass 2021 waitlist now! https://hubs.li/H0BnmLL0 …see more

Happy Election Day! We have the right and responsibility to vote. Use this opportunity to make your voice heard! Find all your voting information at https://hubs.li/H0z66tD0 . Happy voting! …see more

You can use your strengths in a way that matters, has purpose and truly changes people’s lives for the better. It’s time to get specific about your strengths so you can use them to achieve your company’s goals and structure your work in a way that aligns with the life you want to live. Align your strengths to your organization’s goals so you can have more choice and control over what you work on and how you work. Don’t settle for less than you deserve. You are a rockstar! Tell me your greatest strengths in the comments! …see more

My circa notebook is my brain on paper. It tracks my to dos, ideas, books I want to read, agendas and shopping lists. It has a beautiful brown cover, labeled tabs and a variety of styles of paper inside. It fits perfectly in my handbag and I never leave home without it. Are you a Prioritizer, Planner, Arranger, or Visualizer? Take my free assessment to identify your Personal Productivity Style. CLICK HERE NOW: https://lnkd.in/g2cCxGu …see more

I opened my inbox this morning and there was another email from Joe. I groaned. Today’s email said, “K TX.” What the heck does that mean!? How often have you received an email like this? In our completely virtual world, email is a vital tool. So, it is essential that you communicate to be heard and understood so you can avoid misunderstandings and get work done. It is time to use the four MAGIC questions. Why? Because each person on your team thinks and communicates differently. In each and every communication and interaction with your team, colleagues and vendor partners answer the four magic questions WHAT, HOW, WHO and WHY. Identify why this goal, purpose or objective matters to the team and the company. Want additional strategies and tools to communicate effectively and work well with others? Join me on my free webinar, Working Well With Others in a Virtual World - tomorrow, 5/19, 12:30 PM ET. Register here! https://hubs.ly/H0qy71T0 #motivationmonday #workwellwithothers #productivitytips #efficiency …see more

I work out of my car, airplanes and a bag most of the time, so durable file folders are a must. David Allen’s folders fill this need for me and they come in a variety of colors which I love. Are you a Prioritizer, Planner, Arranger, or Visualizer? Take my free assessment to identify your Personal Productivity Style. CLICK HERE NOW: https://lnkd.in/erhjH99 …see more

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Voluntary attention is the attention we have direct control over. Strengthen your voluntary attention in order to improve your focus and your ability to proactively complete your work. To do this cultivate awareness by asking yourself: Did you find it more difficult to focus right before lunch time or dinner time? Was it difficult to focus after a long meeting or a difficult conversation with a family member? Was it easier to focus after a walk or a workout at the gym? Were there specific time periods during your day that it was easier to focus? Were there specific projects or types of tasks that you were able to focus on for longer periods? Loved this tip? There's 98 more! Access my free 99 Productivity Essentials here --> https://lnkd.in/eKmrrVn …see more

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The problem with systemic busyness – doing lots of “stuff” in a visible manner due to an absence of clear indicators of what it means to be productive and valuable – is that it dulls your life, undermines your performance, erodes your motivation and deteriorates your impact in the world. Tap into your brilliance and say goodbye to busyness! …see more

More and more research suggests that healthy playtime leads to healthy adulthood. Childhood play is essential for brain development. Time on the playground may be more important than time in the classroom. But playtime doesn't end when we grow up. Adults need recess too. …see more

Rest and work are inextricably intertwined. To be productive and creative rest is essential. This is why you get more done when you work less. – Alex Soojung-Kim Pang