It’s normal to resist change. When cars were first introduced, many people thought they were a dangerous and unnecessary replacement for horses. And the English resisted using umbrellas at first because they thought that rain made them hearty and strong. (Seems crazy now, right?) Being too nostalgic can make us blind to future opportunities. How […]
Progress = Me + We
Ginni Rometty, the first woman to lead IBM, retired from the company in 2020 after almost 40 years of service. She learned a lot in her long career. With a focus on service and stewardship, Rometty has combined her personal story with leadership advice in Good Power, our latest Instaread. Harnessing Power A big problem is […]
Unmasking high-tech threats
The world’s most famous hacker died a few months ago. Of course, by the time Kevin Mitnick passed away, he had pivoted to become a security consultant. (As it turns out, becoming famous as a hacker is a professional liability.) Written after he spent five years in prison, Mitnick’s essential text on tech security is […]
On polar expeditions, pack extra snacks
Planning is so important when you travel. And planning is particularly important when you’re headed to cold reaches of Antarctica. Unfortunately, polar explorers aren’t known for crafting careful itineraries or thorough packing lists. The crew of the Belgica learned this lesson the hard way when they crashed into polar ice in 1897. Lights Out Spending the winter with your […]
Shipwrecked! 🌴
Maritime historians have their work cut out for them, especially when they’re writing about shipwrecks. Reconstructing the story of not one, but two, shipwrecks in 1864, Joan Druett has retraced the steps of the crews using survivors’ journals and historical records. Today’s Instaread navigates the dangers of the past. An Inauspicious Beginning It’s one thing […]
Excellence is a habit
Failure is subjective, which means you can reframe disappointments into opportunities. Make excellence a frame of mind with advice from Greg Harden, the life coach and consultant known for his work with sports superstar Tom Brady. Our latest Instaread will help you take it to the next level. Always Give 100% Years ago, when Harden […]
Don’t be shy
Networking is easy for some people. But for introverts, it can feel inauthentic and draining. Business consultant and coach Matthew Pollard has developed a proven process for introverts to overcome their fear of networking, build genuine connections, and set themselves apart. Narrow Your Focus Finding your passion is the easy part. Locating your niche can […]
The new laws of success
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett is the founder and leader of companies that are collectively valued at over $1 billion. His laws of success are less about business strategy and more about mastering your self, your storytelling, your philosophy, and your team. Our latest Instaread tells all. Rewrite Your Story Your self-story is your personal belief in […]
A radical mental makeover
Who would you take life advice from if not Scott Adams, the guy who wrote the “Dilbert” comic strip? Okay, maybe quite a few other people. But the core principle of his recent self-help book is truly powerful: when you can’t alter your circumstances, change your perspective. He calls this skill “reframing,” and it can […]
Clarify. Enhance. Close.
What if you could increase your business revenue fourfold in just six years? That’s what Donald Miller, CEO of Business Made Simple and StoryBrand, did with his operation. His “Small Business Flight Plan” can help you get there fast. Draw Precise Blueprints Defining a clear goal for your business is the primary role of a […]
