Last week we talked about how our beliefs drive our behaviors. If you want to fundamentally change someone’s behavior, you should work on changing their beliefs first. One of the best ways to help someone believe something is to believe it yourself first. It’s a scientific fact that what leaders believe about their people has a […]
It’s startling to say the least when you’re awoken at six in morning to the sound of your two-year-old son in the other room yelling, “why? why?” When this happened to me a few years back, I leapt from my bed and rushed out to see why my toddler was lamenting this early in the
The world has been captivated this week as details emerge about the US raid to “kill or capture” Osama bin Laden. Of particular interest is the Navy SEAL team that silently slipped across the Pakistani Border, overcame unexpected challenges—including a downed helicopter, completed their mission, and all returned home safely. In addition to our gratitude,
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There are two levers for moving men: interest and fear. – Napoleon Bonaparte I strongly believe that one of the best ways to learn about people—and how to influence them—is to observe the person you are closest to: You. How are you motivated? Note that what motivates you is less important than how you’re motivated.
Today my one-year-old daughter danced in circles whilst tickling herself silly. Meanwhile, my three-year-old son built a castle-spaceship-car out of Lego’s. I love my kids. I believe that’s one of my chief jobs as a Dad—to enjoy my children. Sure, Sarah and I can teach them to use the potty, say “please” and “thank you”,
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