Most of focus far too much energy on our kryptonite, wallowing in shame and self-pity. We let fear and doubt consume us, which limits our potential. Meanwhile, our superpowers--the gifts that make us truly special--take a backseat and don’t get fully developed and cherished.READ»
Whether you’re building a tech startup, raising three kids, or running a soup kitchen, Steve Jobs's indelible philosophies serve as a roadmap to success.READ»
Think how silly Lady Gaga would look spending 10 hours a week working on her CPA license in case her music career flopped. Life is short and opportunities are fleeting. If you hope to achieve your full potential, you must put all your weight behind each punch. Of course, this isn't new advice: Theodore Roosevelt said it best all the way back in 1910. READ»
We’ve all experienced déjà vu, looking at an unfamiliar situation and feeling like we’ve seen it before. It turns out the most successful and creative people flip this around and consciously practice Vu Déjà--looking at a familiar situation as if you’ve never seen it beforeREAD»
Magic Johnson is a legend in both basketball and business. But his most important teachings are not mastering a jump shot or commanding a board room. The lessons we can all learn from Earvin relate to being a better human being.READ»
All our lives we've been taught to avoid risk. Look both ways when crossing the street. Don't touch the hot stove. Don't talk to strangers. Yet ironically, most of us live in an irresponsibly dangerous fashion--without even knowing it.READ»
Colombo took the unconventional route, and so can you. By awakening your curiosity, you can tune in to the limitless possibilities at your disposal. It's time to unleash your creative potential and stick your thumb in the eye of conventional wisdom.READ»
We all face incredible challenges in our lives. Difficult people. Ruthless competition. Time constraints. But so many of us succumb to an imaginary and impotent demon that strangles our potential and restricts our progress. This ...READ»
In the past, your job was to do what you were told. Follow instructions, keep your head down, don't make waves. But today things are very different. Today, we live in a world where playing it safe is irresponsibly dangerous.READ»
Take a quick look at your schedule. Most of us have calendars that are packed to the gills with endless appointments, meetings, conference calls, and deadlines. When, in this insanely-busy schedule, are you planning to come up with your best ideas?READ»
Newborn ideas need to be protected and nurtured in the same way a mother cares for her baby. Early ideas are fragile, requiring care and feeding before they'’re ready to stand on their own. Before eviscerating original thoughts, give them time to breathe and flourish.READ»
The jazz musician's ability to improvise, take risks, adapt to change and forge new ground are the exact skills we all need to develop in our current economy of bureaucratic sameness. READ»
We can all learn something powerful from Sheen's self-destructive rants. He is standing out from the pack, breaking the mold, and daring to be different. And as a result, he's memorable. He can't be ignored. He doesn't try to please everyone. He’s a category of one.READ»
In the midst of economic catastrophe, a new breed of hyper-growth companies emerged. Despite a global recession and financial meltdown, companies like Facebook, Zappos, and Google enjoyed meteoric growth and profits. The common threads of their success are powerful ISM's-- shared cultural philosophies of business that enable breakaway results.READ»
This year, companies will win or lose based on their level of creativity. Embrace creativity--your most important skill--and have a shot at reaching your highest potential. Or do the same-old thing and get the same-old results.
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With economic challenges racing towards you like a bullet train, how do you react? Do you stand still like the deer, frozen with fear and anxiety? Or do you leap into action to avoid the menacing threat?READ»
When markets change and challenges appear, your best bet may be radical innovation. Break free from conventional wisdom of cost-cutting and "playing it safe" by unleashing the dormant creativity of your organization.READ»
Traditions like Thanksgiving may be nice in a family setting, but following tradition can be disastrous in the business world. If you think about it, the whole idea of a tradition causes us to turn our brains off and blindly follow the past--so you don't have to do the hard work of critical thinking in the present.READ»
We grow up learning to follow instructions and comply with the rules, but imagination and creative thinking have become the currency success in the new era of business (and life).READ»
