Have a sense of urgency.

Have a sense of urgency.

Embrace a sense of urgency, a mindset that compels you to act promptly and decisively, realizing the value of time and the importance of your actions. Having a sense of urgency gets things done. I have a sense of urgency about humanistic leadership and healing our...
The Treadmill

The Treadmill

I have only met a few people who enjoy working out on the treadmill. It is tedious, monotonous, and usually not too enjoyable. Most of my time on a treadmill is spent looking at a timer with a towel covering it as if it would make the time go faster! Sometimes,...
Humanistic Leadership

Humanistic Leadership

The Match between Gen Z and Humanistic Leadership Today, the Gen Z workforce, comprising a significant 32% of the global workforce, is a force to be reckoned with. Gen Z, with its unique set of expectations, is a workforce that demands attention. They bring to their...
Joyful Work

Joyful Work

If you ONLY had five talks left in your life to give to an audience, what would you talk about and why? Do you ever find yourself unsure of the next step in your work, a role that is so crucial and integral? Do you enjoy your work less than you would like to? Could a...
Learning from the road

Learning from the road

My recent teaching experience in Vietnam and China was not just about imparting knowledge, but also about personal growth. It was inspiring to see my students embrace new ideas and apply them in their everyday lives. This journey of learning and self-improvement is...
The secret of life

The secret of life

The secret of life. Well, I guess if I share today my secret of life with you, it won’t be a secret anymore:) The secret of life is to ask for what YOU want. This means to be bold and seek what you want most in your life. Ask for what you want, which means...
How would you like to be led?

How would you like to be led?

Would you like to be led by an autocratic leader? Would you like to be constantly threatened by punishment or promised rewards to motivate you to get your work done? Would you like to have no voice in how you work, what you work on, or whether you can make decisions?...
Believe in yourself

Believe in yourself

My first book, now out of print (Believe in Yourself, A Practical Guide in Leading Yourself and Others, 1991), was my first attempt at putting my voice out in the world in written form. I wasn’t even sure anyone would ever read it. But I wrote it as...
Great time to plant seeds

Great time to plant seeds

The start of a new year is a great time to plant seeds, and when it comes to your work, this also applies. The road to joyful work takes a combination of thinking, planning and ultimately, action. Just like planting those seeds, you must take action to make your work...
A great time to recharge

A great time to recharge

Great time to recharge The holidays are a great time to recharge, but new discipline awaits. I hope you enjoyed the holidays and your time with loved ones. The holiday season is the time to cherish those people you care about, the moments of life that bring you the...