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24 Lessons from 2024
What did you learn in 2024, and how will you act on those lessons? The two biggest mistakes people make are either to not reflect or to do nothing about them. Here’s my list of lessons and applications in the hope that you’ll be inspired to do the same. Let’s make 2025 a year of truly tangible transformation!
My Book List from 2024
Leaders are readers, and knowledge is power! Applying knowledge you don’t yet have is a futile endeavor. In an era that seems busier than ever, more people seem to think they have no time to read. For the ones who recognize that reading has to be a priority no matter how busy life may get, here are some more titles for you to consider. And feel free to comment with your own!
Lesson 10: Control Your Narrative
Do you realize how much you define your own reality? What are the stories you’re telling yourself? What are the stories you’re telling others? Do you even believe what you’re telling them? The sooner you acknowledge your opportunity to craft a better narrative to live by and knowing how to keep destructive narratives from taking a toll on you or your relationships, the sooner you can start the transformation process. This blog post will show you how.
Lesson 4: Relearn Effective Communication
Ever try leading with hints? How did that work out for you and your team? If there is a discrepancy between what you say and how others interpret it, learn from Brian’s story as he goes from frustration to clarity.
Blog Post Series: The Top 10 Lessons I Wish I Knew Starting Out as an Asian Leader
Want to boost your effectiveness as a new leader? The first lesson is to embrace self-encouragement. In this post, we explore how Henry learned to stop beating himself up over mistakes early in his leadership journey, going from self-doubt to self-assurance by responding better to his inner critic.
Six Common Reasons People Don’t Do Yearly Reflections
Do you take time to reflect on how your year went? If not, do you realize what the cost of inaction is? Here are six common reasons people don’t, and what you can tell yourself to remove these barriers.
How to Leverage Your Learning Style to Enhance Your Skills
Do you know your learning style? Do you know how to leverage it to maximize your strengths? Figure out which of these seven styles fits you best so you can be your best, most productive self.
Unpaid Endorsement: The All Ears English Podcast
Learning English is important for anyone who wants to lead across cultures. But the skill means little if you don’t use it to speak up in difficult situations. On our All Ears English podcast episode, join Lindsay and me as we discuss how to navigate conflicts as a global leader.
Your Advice Isn’t Helping
In The Advice Trap, Michael Bungay Stanier makes a strong case as to why advice doesn’t do what it should. Read more to find out a better way.
Four tips for working well with introverts
In Quiet, Susan Cain talks about her life experience as an introvert and its inherent advantages.
What did you learn in 2024, and how will you act on those lessons? The two biggest mistakes people make are either to not reflect or to do nothing about them. Here’s my list of lessons and applications in the hope that you’ll be inspired to do the same. Let’s make 2025 a year of truly tangible transformation!