Shane chats with Tino Mantella, chief strategy officer at Relevantz, in Episode 7 of the Leading with Relevance podcast. Listen in as they discuss how mentorship can shape your career, the importance of active listening in leadership, and strategies for making a positive difference while driving business success. Intro – Shane: If you’re a leader, if you’re waiting until you’re retired,…
This article was originally published by Fast Company. I was recently asked to come speak with a business that was struggling in a down market. “Everything is just really hard right now,” the leader told me. “People are down, and we could use some advice on what to do.” We have all been on both sides of this kind of…
This article originally appeared in Fast Company and was updated on August 23, 2024 to reflect the current news cycle. A teacher cries after being screamed at by a parent who doesn’t approve of the homework assignment. A customer berates a teenage barista for getting an incredibly complicated coffee order wrong. A driver pulls out in front of my…
This article was originally published by Fast Company. In many sports, when coaches evaluate athletes, they are often trying to gauge their reaction times. A reaction time that is only a thousandth of a second faster can be the difference between making the save or allowing the goal. Fast reaction times are useful and even lifesaving in many situations. When…
Who was the best boss you ever had? And why did you like them? I have asked dozens of people these questions. It’s an interesting way to learn about someone and sometimes a good conversation starter. But I have noticed that I almost always get some version of the same answer. The vast majority of people reminisce about a boss…
This article was originally published by Fast Company here. Writers in the film and television industries have recently gone on strike as their unions attempt to negotiate with studios on a number of issues. With the advent of streaming services and the massive disruption they have caused to the economic models of the entertainment industry, it’s no surprise that writers are trying…
“I need a vacation from my vacation!” Have you ever used that phrase? I know I have. On the way back from a trip that was supposed to be relaxing and fun, I’m so exhausted that I feel like I need another vacation to rest up before getting back into my normal work routine. As we head into summer with…
This article was originally published by Fast Company here. Momentum in sports is real. When a player is in the zone, it seems that everything happens in slow motion. They see where the ball is coming and where the competition is going. They feel every swing, every stroke, and every pass perfectly. But momentum can swing the other way, too.…