In his new data-driven book How to Work with Complicated People, speaker and bestselling author Ryan Leak shares powerful collaboration strategies so that you can work effectively with nearly anyone. This blog post has been adapted from chapter 1. You can pre-order your copy here. Think about all the people who cycle through your workday: clients, customers, coworkers, bosses, employees,…
At a Maxwell Leadership conference, I had the privilege of hearing Angela Ahrendts speak. Angela, who served as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail from 2014 to 2019 and as CEO of Burberry from 2006 to 2014, was talking about her leadership journey. She said that the best advice she ever received was from her dad, who told her, “You…
Two years ago yesterday, my son and I were in a car accident that changed our lives. Another driver failed to stop at a stop sign, and in that moment, everything shifted. My son thankfully recovered from his concussion within two months, but my own recovery was far more challenging. Over the next 22 months, I wore a C-collar for…
In March 2024, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) launched a bold initiative: to inspire one million civil conversations. This initiative arose from a growing concern over rising incivility in both the workplace and everyday interactions. The stakes are high—SHRM’s research revealed that incivility is eroding trust, diminishing productivity, and contributing to an atmosphere of discord across the nation….
As a leader in the AI era, how do you view artificial intelligence? Do you see it as a threat to jobs or a tool for enhancing human capabilities? Your perspective on this could be the key to unlocking unprecedented levels of productivity, creativity, and innovation in your organization. Let’s explore why viewing AI as an enhancer matters and how…
As a leader, how do you approach growth in your organization? Are you only focused on achieving the next level of results at every turn, or do you see even problems as opportunities to learn? Emerging technologies and advances in artificial intelligence are forcing leaders to shift and adapt more by the day. And in today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the…
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