FieldNotes
Our daily Field Notes email is just the kind of jumpstart you need. A fast read. Maybe less than a minute. Because sometimes it just takes one insight to change the trajectory of the day.
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Be Generous When It Counts
Many of the best things leaders do for their colleagues come without financial cost.
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Stop Telling Other People’s Stories
While telling the stories of others is a sound approach, it is time to do it less. Storytelling is even more powerful when we tell our own stories.
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Work Smarter, Not Harder
Knowing what needs to get done and rallying the resources to accomplish the highest priority is the work of a smart leader.
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Who Are You When the Wind Is in Your Face
Everyone looks like a superstar when a gale force wind blows behind them. Headwinds, on the other hand, expose who is truly exceptional.
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Develop a Go-To
When the pressure is on and nerves are frayed, top performers pull out their “go-to.”
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The Power of a Fresh Start
A new calendar year. The first day of a new month. Mondays. The summer solstice. Starting a new job. Birthdays. New beginnings offer the chance to redeem past efforts and stake a new claim on success. Anytime performance has been sluggish, perhaps a fresh start will reinvigorate effort. Fresh starts are especially important when performance
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The Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor
The Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor
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When You Need to Reset Your Thinking
The mind follows physiology. When the body gets too hot, the mind marshals resources to cool it down. Everything, including thoughts, ideas, and emotions, waits on the sideline until the mind regulates body temperature to a normal level. The same is true when the body gets too cold. Everything going on in the mind is
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Get on With What You’re Good At
True leaders want to have an impact. The whole point of leadership is to influence others positively. Some leaders prepare diligently for the opportunities leadership offers, while others work hard to improve the daily skills critical for their leadership success. Luckily, very few leaders are completely ill-suited for the task of leading others. We are
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Don’t Waste Your Downtime
All leaders face the challenge of down time, both personally and professionally.