I was conducting a leadership workshop in Zurich for a top business school. There were about 60 persons in the audience, mostly senior executives. I began by saying that I knew something about Zurich that I bet they did not know. And then I paused. They were intrigued and sat up straight. Some …
Is There Joy in Your Life?
We are early in the new year and memories of the past year are still heavy. Here is a question for you to consider: How many times did you feel joy last year? Was there laughter that simply floated up for no reason and held you in a bubble of well-being? When there was no thought of your manifold …
The Coach and the Cockroach
The new year has finally arrived, and I hope it is terrific for you in every way. The one which passed was eventful and this one promises to be as well. To make sure you laugh a lot I recommend reading at least one novel by P G Wodehouse each month. Did the title of this blog grab you? It was …
A Lesson From a Student’s Birthday
I wrote about Ben Zander and his irrepressible spirit in my last blog. I admired Ben Zander long before I met him or invited him to guest lecture to my students at Columbia Business School and London Business School. I first used him as an example in one of my marketing courses. Ben was the …
I Can’t Do Anything About the Pandemic (Or Can I?)
It has doubtless not escaped you that we live in strange times. For me personally, the pandemic has had little impact. My talks were delivered by Zoom and Microsoft Teams and my course went virtual. But what about those who cannot ‘go virtual’? What if your profession comes to a screeching …
Do Your Actions Match Your Beliefs?
We are all a mess of contradictions. Frequently we do not even recognize that we are such a mess. In our heads we are rational, sensible, and consistent. So, we get annoyed when someone points out the inconsistencies that are a big part of our life. You would probably agree that you are …
How To Be More Humble
I am constantly amazed by the games we get caught up playing. I recently had someone ask me – seriously! – how he could be more humble. He had read a book on leadership that said humility was a trait of great leaders and he wanted in on this trend. I asked him how humble he wanted to be and if …
This 45-year-old CEO interviewed more than 1,000 self-help experts — here’s the biggest lesson he learned
Lakhiani, 45, is the founder and CEO of online learning platform Mindvalley, which offers masterclass programs and live interviews from leading health and wellness experts. Often, Lakhiani interviews his platform's instructors — plus the occasional celebrity or entrepreneur, like billionaire Mark …
Mental Chatter and Procrastination
As you look back on your life do you feel that there is so much more that you could have done and should have done and why didn’t you do it? It is not that you were too busy and did not have time. It is not because you did not have the talent or the know-how or the wherewithal. It is simply …