Heshie Segal is my friend. I don’t mean that as a disclaimer, but as a prime example of what you’re about to learn from her. British anthropologist Robin Dunbar famously estimated that humans can maintain a social circle of no more than 150 people, with no more than five people in our “closest layer” of friends. For entrepreneurs who depend on networks of relationships, that might seem a bit di...

Many pundits, scholars, academics and lawmakers believe that the current education system is fraught with challenges that have to be addressed and resolved for our country and future generations to thrive. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, for one, recently unveiled a new tuition-free pilot program in New York State that attempts to forge a new way. To most, it’s become clear that our current system is no longer affordable...

When you’re a fast-rising millennial stepping into a managerial role for the first time, there’s certainly a lot to think about. You’ve probably wondered if your older colleagues will consider you experienced enough. Or maybe you’ve thought about how the shift in responsibility will affect your work-life balance. But many new managers have a worry that’s seldom addressed, even though it&r...

Is it too much to go to work? Before making a career change, determine whether other aspects of life are affecting your job satisfaction. Lack of supportive relationships, few leisure activities, or poor health may be contributing to your dissatisfaction. 'Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life' may help you identify sources of discontent. Create growth opportunities in your present organization - Identify needs,...

Read the original post on Lindsey's blog. We’ve all been on those teams that just worked: Everyone pulled their weight, stellar work got done, and you had fun doing it. And, of course, we’ve been on teams that were the exact opposite. There’s a reason we call it “team chemistry.” Certain elements react, and the combination can be wonderful … or explosive. People either love or...

Literally every week I hear from clients, course members and readers who share that they feel they deserve a promotion or raise (or both) and just aren’t getting it. These professionals may have brought the subject up to their boss, had a meeting about it, pushed for it, or just emailed their supervisor or HR about it, but it’s falling on deaf ears. They ask me this: Kathy, how do I get the promotion I des...

If you want to learn what it takes to become a great mentor, one place to look is at the great mentors who’ve influenced your success. As a motivational speaker, my mentors (and I’ve had several including Jim Kouzes, Tom Peters, and Terry Pearce) had more confidence in my abilities than I did, and always looked for opportunities to shove me into the training and speaking spotlight. If you don’t think you h...

While we all like to believe we're confident in our skills and experiences at work, everyone battles with a level of self-doubt. Interestingly, women's leadership expert Tara Mohr says that confidence means little in this regard. Tara is the author of "Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message," and she describes to Tim Muma the key strategies you should be using to shake off your own self-doubt and the doubt...

Though many people focus on the pay gap between men and women, an emphasis on moving women up the corporate ladder serves a greater benefit for all involved. Executive coach Joelle Jay, a principal with the Leadership Research Institute, describes key points from her book, "The New Advantage: How Women in Leadership Can Create Win-Wins for Their Companies and Themselves." Joelle explains to Tim Muma why women have an edge i...

Robyn Odegaard founded her business, Champion Performance Development and is committed to teaching individuals how to better communicate and resolve conflict on teams. While her target audience is college aged women in sports, her message and strategies are applicable to us all. Check out Doc Robyn’s nine secrets to great teamwork for some priceless wisdom. Set expectations – You cannot expect someone...