Join 40,000 other subscribers who get Great Leadership delivered directly to their inbox each week. You’ll get access to my best thinking and latest content. Sign up today. Believe it or not you can have TOO MUCH EMPATHY. I know, it sounds strange to think about but after listening to today’s podcast you’ll see why. Even though your empathy is well-intentioned, doing it excessively can blur personal and professional boundaries. This can only make tough decisions harder and lead to personal burnout. It begins by differentiating between empathy and sympathy and then dives into the dangers of ove ..read more

Today’s Leader’s Lens comes Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and bestselling author of “The Power of Habit,” “Smarter Faster Better,” and a brand new book called “Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.” Here’s Charles A few years ago, I fell into a bad pattern with my wife: I would come home after a bad day, complaining about my co-workers, and my wife would reply with practical suggestions, such as ‘why don’t you invite your boss out for lunch?’ But that would only make me even more upset, and we would both would walk away frustrated. Why? Becau ..read more

You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT and may have even played around with it a little bit. But beyond basic queries and conversations ChatGPT offers deep transformational possibilities for enhancing your leadership abilities. In fact, from the various leaders I work with, this has been among the most crucial topics that I get asked about. This is why my team and I have been working on something pretty exciting, a new course called LeadershipGPT which goes over the top 10 ways you can sue ChatGPT to be a better leader. Learn more and sign up The 10 areas I’ll be covering are how to use ChatGPT to ..read more

Join 40,000 other subscribers who get Great Leadership delivered directly to their inbox each week. You’ll get access to my best thinking and latest content. Sign up today. Facing the challenge of working for a leader younger than you? This situation is increasingly common in today’s rapidly evolving workplace and brings a mix of emotions and questions for many seasoned professionals. The truth is, effective leadership is not bound by age. The real measure of a leader lies in their ability to challenge, motivate, and inspire their team, regardless of generational gaps. Leadership and age are n ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofworkpodcast/Audio_45min_-_Uri_Levine_-_WITH_ADS.mp3 Join 40,000 other subscribers who get Great Leadership delivered directly to their inbox each week. You’ll get access to my best thinking and latest content. Sign up today. Are you looking to unleash the power of innovation within your company but feel overwhelmed by the prospect? In today’s episode, Uri Levine and I explore the themes of his book, “Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution,” diving into creating a culture of innovation, tackling the challenges of hiring and firing for growth, and under ..read more

This is the premium PREVIEW edition of Great Leadership called The Leader’s Lens. If you want access to articles like this one as well as weekly videos, the full archive, and the ability to message me and engage in the content, then consider becoming a premium member. You can likely get this covered as a professional development expense at work. Today’s Leader’s Lens comes from Dr. Amy Edmondson, the best-selling author of books including The Fearless Organization and Right Kind of Wrong. She’s also a a professor at the Harvard Business School AND a guest on the Great Leadership Podcast. I had ..read more

Join 40,000 other subscribers who get Great Leadership delivered directly to their inbox each week. You’ll get access to my best thinking and latest content. Sign up today. On my podcast, Great Leadership With Jacob Morgan, I’ve interviewed over a thousand leaders and thinkers. Today, I want to share the top 3 episodes that will help you understand the difference in your leadership from a remote standpoint vs. in-person and help you determine which style best suits your lifestyle and approach. World’s #1 Work From Home Expert On Remote Work Vs In-Person Work | Dr. Nicholas Bloom Stanford Profe ..read more

Join 40,000 other subscribers who get Great Leadership delivered directly to their inbox each week. You’ll get access to my best thinking and latest content. Sign up today. Are you ready to lead in a world where vulnerability is as crucial as competence? The leadership landscape in 2024 is rapidly evolving, demanding a new blend of skills and approaches. Sticking to traditional methods in this dynamic environment can lead to disconnection and missed opportunities for growth. But here’s a roadmap for modern leadership success, which highlights the 8 key trends for 2024. You can download the ful ..read more

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Join 40,000 other subscribers who get Great Leadership delivered directly to their inbox each week. You’ll get access to my best thinking and latest content. Sign up today. Have you ever wondered why good employees leave, even when they’re well-paid? It’s a puzzle many leaders face. In today’s leadership spark, we’ll dive into the three key factors that drive employees away, beyond salary: lack of growth opportunities, poor relationships with their leaders, and inadequate work-life integration. It’s important to address these issues within our organizations, and leaders should provide clear pa ..read more