How OPEN Is Your Door?
Written by Achim Nowak
You want to be approachable. You pride yourself on your open-door policy. Do folks actually come to you? How approachable are you, really?
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When You Hit Your Leadership Ceiling
Written by Achim Nowak
Talented folks are often denied a promotion because they lack experience. It gets squishy when the denial is based on your leadership style. That you can fix!
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The Power of a Positive NO
Written by Achim Nowak
Chances are, you have been told saying NO is career suicide. Chances are, you don’t say No enough. Say it more often – with skill.
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The Gift of Thinking Time
Written by Achim Nowak
You know that you never have enough time. You also know that without time to think, every aspect of your life starts to dull. Thinking time is essential time. Think more.
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5 Lessons in Personal Agility
Written by Achim Nowak
Successful people notice faster. Pivot more courageously. Seek help. Not being agile is not a sustainable way of doing life. Here are some primers.
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4 Everyday Trust Builders
Written by Achim Nowak
It is easy to be cynical about leadership. Examples of leaders we cannot trust abound. Here are simple behaviors that will ensure you are someone they WILL trust.
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Will You Please Just RELAX?
Written by Achim Nowak
Every moment unfolds more brilliantly when we relax. And yet, we cannot will ourselves into relaxation. Beyond breath, beyond mindfulness – how else do we relax more fully?
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Cue Word: SHOE SWAP
Written by Achim Nowak
When I was trained to be a mediator at The Brooklyn Courts, shoe-swapping is one of the most powerful skills I learned. It’s quick. It generates empathy. It works in business and life.
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What’s YOUR Inside Scoop?
Written by Achim Nowak
What does US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy know about human connection? Well, he knows about combatting workplace isolation. And the power of Inside Scoops.
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Do You FEEL Into Things?
Written by Achim Nowak
Like it or not, we tend to have feelings. Lots of them. When we lean into these feelings, we invariably have more data to make smarter decisions.
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How We Foster More TRUST
Written by Achim Nowak
The transaction cost of not trusting in a professional relationship is steep. Yet trust, research shows, is not granted easily. How do we foster more trusting relationships, day by day?
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The Power of 3s
Written by Achim Nowak
3 is a beautiful number. Repeating 3 times is a powerful influencing skill. Keep it simple. Trust the 3s.
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How A Shark Spots Talent
Written by Achim Nowak
She isn’t fooled by credentials. She hires for the intangibles, and she spots them quickly. Barbara Corcoran knows.
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When You Are Triggered, Take 3
Written by Achim Nowak
When you cross the line from having a strong opinion and an emotional response to being triggered – piercingly triggered – STOP. Take 3. Here’s what I mean.
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My SPEAK UP or SHUT UP Meter
Written by Achim Nowak
Habitual silence renders you invisible. Over-talking diminishes your influence. Here are 4 reasons why you may wish to shut up more often.
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