The following is a guest post from Glen Caruso, an industry expert who advises senior leaders on improving decision quality in AI-accelerated environments. We’re often told to be more proactive. Address issues earlier. Move before you’re forced to. Act instead of react. The logic is sound. Proactivity usually leads to better outcomes. It protects margins, reduces surprises, and keeps you …
Does Positive Energy Lead to Success?
Do you believe “positive energy” leads to success? In the ’90s, success was all about “grit.” In the 2010s, it was about “hustle.” Today, the self-help industrial complex — led by the high priests of the metaphysical, Joe Dispenza and Deepak Chopra — want you to believe in “energy.” We’ve traditionally relegated “energy” to the domain of the crystal-clutching masses …
How to Create a Strong Personal Brand
Most people treat personal branding as an “Outside-In” exercise. They look at the market, ask “What does the algorithm want to see?” and then build a bespoke mask to fit the expectation. This isn’t strategy; it’s performative fiction. But here is the unspoken math of high-stakes leadership: Authenticity is the only brand with a sustainable ROI. If you build a …
The Connection Code: How to Communicate More Effectively at Work and at Home
Do you want to connect better with people at work or at home? Research indicates that approximately 75% to 80% of the problems we face at home and at work—from high attrition rates in the office to hurt feelings at home—can be solved through better communication. Think about that for a second — you may be able to solve 75% …
The Universe Responds to Clarity and Intention
Would you like to have a better life? If so, check this out. I recently did a workshop for Emory University Executive Education that was attended by hundreds of people from around the world. The workshop was based on content from my next book titled: Better: Discover a New and Improved You. One of my messages was that the universe responds …
5 Quick Tips to Enhance Your Career
Are you doing work that matters, or just work that keeps you busy? When you’re a mid-level executive, the rush of daily tasks often drowns out the strategic moves that actually propel your career forward. If you’re feeling uninspired or stuck on a plateau, you don’t need more willpower—you need a better operating system. Today, I’m giving you five counter-intuitive …
How to Handle Regrets in Your Career and Personal Life
Do you have any regrets? If you’re like most people, there are dozens of things you look back on that you wish you had done differently. Wouldn’t it be great if you could hit the rewind button and fix the mistakes you made? The problem is, we can’t do that. And no amount of regret or guilt will change the …
How to Handle Negative Emotions That Might be Holding You Back
I’d like to talk about how to handle negative emotions that might be holding you back. If you find yourself having repetitive negative thoughts about an event or a person, you can use the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to re-wire the neural pathways in your brain. (Your neural pathways are essentially the nerves that connect in your brain to create …
Scientists Say it’s Possible That the Emotions in Your Heart are Transmitted to Others
Did you know that your heart outputs 30 times more electromagnetic energy than your brain? It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. And there’s additional evidence that other people can sense the energy your heart puts out. This actually makes sense. At one time or another, you’ve sensed someone else’s energy — it could have been positive energy or negative …
Personal Branding for Introverts Written by an Introvert (and AI)
People are often surprised when I tell them that I’m an introvert. After all, as a professional speaker, there’s nothing I love more than being on stage helping others discover the best version of themselves. But whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, learning how to develop a personal brand is an essential aspect of having a successful career and …