by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 11, 2019 | Leadership, Personal Development
Being a transformational leader is hard. Any time you’re in a position of authority, you’re bound to get some pushback, and to experience some setbacks and obstacles. What separates the truly great transformational leaders from the so-so ones is resilience—the ability...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 14, 2019 | Leadership, Personal Development
We’re knee-deep into the New Year’s resolution season—the part of the year where many of us make goals for personal or professional self-improvement. Yet goal-setting itself is a learned skill, and it’s not necessarily one that comes easily to every business leader....
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 1, 2019 | Personal Development
As a leader, it falls to you to make countless decisions every single day, including decisions both major and miniscule. The cumulative effect of all these decisions can frankly be exhausting. Over time, you may develop an acute case of decision fatigue—exhaustion at...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Oct 10, 2018 | Personal Development, Self Care
Becoming a coach or a mentor is a great way to add value to someone else’s life—to allow them to benefit from your wisdom and experience. But did you know that it can add value to your own life, as well? You can take it from me: I’ve coached countless managers...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Sep 26, 2018 | Personal Development, Self Care
Different people are motivated by different things. As a leader, it’s helpful for you to know what motivates your team members. But even more foundational, I think, is knowing what motivates yourself. There are a number of reasons for this, but foremost among...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Sep 19, 2018 | Personal Development, Productivity, Self Care
It’s common for leaders and entrepreneurs to feel like they simply don’t have enough hours in the day. They may have lofty goals, and they may even have a plan to execute those goals. What they don’t have? Time. There’s no way to give yourself more than 24 hours, but...