Posts Tagged ‘optimism’
The Rise of the Clueless Boss — and How Remarkable Leaders Do the Opposite
Why people shut down under bad bosses — and how great leaders activate engagement, trust, and remarkable performance.
Read MoreThe Secret to Keeping Great People? Help Them Grow
We all want to activate the remarkable in our people — to see them soar, perform at their best, and stay engaged. But here’s the truth: none of that happens without growth.
I was talking to Michele Corsini at Comcast in preparing to speak at the WICT Network National Leadership Conference on October 19, and she told me a story that perfectly captures this.
When Michele was just 26, she was asked to automate subscriber reporting for Comcast’s finance division. One small issue: she didn’t speak “finance.” But her leaders saw potential. They gave her a seat at the table, mentored her through the learning curves, and trusted her to figure it out.
That trust changed everything. Michele went on to build Comcast’s first automated subscriber reporting system — the foundation for its national data warehouse. More importantly, she learned a lesson that shaped her entire career:
“With the right support and perseverance, you can do anything.”
Read MoreThe Real Reason You Can’t Move Forward (You Need Optimism)
The Real Reason You Can’t Move Forward (You Need Optimism) Shira Miller on The High Performance Life podcast with Scott Danner In this week’s episode, I am joined by Shira Miller! Shira is passionate about helping people live and lead with purpose, optimism, and sustained energy. A two-time TEDx speaker, Certified Executive Coach, and author…
Read MoreHow to Reframe Your Thinking and Lead with Authentic Optimism
Walt Disney sat dejected on a train bound for California with a bankrupt studio behind him, a character he could no longer use, and no clear plan ahead. What he did next is the reason you know his name—and it’s the same skill that keeps leaders going when others give up. Experts say the difference between people who give up and those who don’t is optimism. It’s because optimistic people see obstacles as temporary setbacks. They expect positive outcomes in the long run. If you want to activate the remarkable in your team, start by activating it in yourself by exploring optimism.
Even if you’ve never seen yourself as “an optimist,” you can learn it—and do it authentically by making one small shift at a time.
Read MorePersonal Branding: Why It Matters and How to Make It Work for You
Back in the day, personal branding used to be reserved for A-list celebrities – you know, one-name wonders like Beyonce, Cher or Madonna. Social media and technological advances shifted that paradigm and in today’s competitive world, establishing a strong personal brand is essential for business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. I’m defining personal branding as creating…
Read More5 Ways to Build Greater Self-Trust During Uncertain Times
Right now, there is a lot of uncertainty in the workplace. U.S. federal workers are losing their jobs in droves. An increasing number of companies have moved away from previous hybrid work policies, with Amazon, AT&T and Dell recently requiring that employees work on-site five days a week. Jobs that seemed safe feel anything but…
Read More4 Ways to Instill More Optimism at Work, According to a Happiness Expert
When I entered the corporate workforce over 30 years ago, women still wore pantyhose out of an egg-shaped container, fax machines were the latest technology and the message about how to succeed was clear – work hard, and non-stop. And my Gen X-self did just that. My benchmark for success as an entry-level PR person…
Read MoreTransform Hopeless Passivity into Passion Through the Power of Purpose
Okay, I’ll just come out and say it. With today’s non-stop pace of change, divisiveness, and feeling a lack of control, people have slipped into a place of hopeless passivity where just getting by has become good enough. They are stuck in a state of constant “meh” that’s not doing them, or any of us…
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