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New Manager Rule #11: Encouraging Body Language
“The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention.” Dr. Remen isn’t just throwing words around here, Alex. As a physician and professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, she’s spent decades exploring the human […]
New Manager Rule #10: Walk the Walk, Smile the Smile
“Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart.” Now, you might be wondering, “Dad, who’s this D’Angelo guy, and why should I care what he says about smiling?” Well, let me enlighten you. D’Angelo isn’t just some random quote machine – he’s a thought leader in education and personal development who’s […]
New Manager Rule 9: Look Your Best
“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Kevin, are you seriously quoting a fashion stylist in a leadership book?” Yes, yes I am. And not just any stylist, but Rachel Zoe – the woman who turned celebrity styling into an empire and herself […]
New Manager Rule #8: The Perfect Handshake
“A handshake is like a corporate Rorschach test – what they feel says more about you than what they see.” Yes, I just quoted myself. When you write a blog, you get to do that. It’s one of the perks of authorship, along with carpal tunnel and an unhealthy attachment to your coffee pot. But […]
New Manager Rule #7: Square Up Your Body
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” Tony Robbins, the human equivalent of a double espresso shot, nails it with this quote. In his book “Unlimited Power,” Robbins dives deep into the […]
New Manager Rule 6: Sit Up Straight
“The human body is the best picture of the human soul.” Ludwig Wittgenstein, the Austrian-British philosopher, might not have been talking about office posture when he said this, but boy, does it apply. Your body doesn’t just carry your brain to meetings; it’s broadcasting your inner state louder than the office gossip after happy hour. […]
New Manager Rule #5: Decode Their Face
“The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter.” Cicero, the Roman statesman and philosopher, nailed it way back in ancient times. He didn’t have FBI interrogation studies or modern psychology to back him up, but he knew the face could spill more secrets than a gossipy hairdresser on a […]
New Manager Rule #4: Make Eye Contact
“The eyes are the mirror of the soul and reflect everything that seems to be hidden; and like a mirror, they also reflect the person looking into them.” Paulo Coelho, the Brazilian lyricist and novelist, is best known for his book “The Alchemist.∗” While he’s not a business leader per se, his insights into human […]
New Manager Rule #3: Arms Crossed Behind Your Back
“The most effective leaders are all alike in one crucial way: they all have a high degree of what has come to be known as emotional intelligence.” Daniel Goleman is an author, psychologist, and science journalist. He’s best known for his groundbreaking work on “Emotional Intelligence∗” in leadership. Goleman argues that effective leaders are distinguished […]
New Manager Rule #1: Stand Tall — Move Fast
“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr., nicknamed “The Bambino” and “The Sultan of Swat,” was an American professional baseball player […]
New Manager Rule #2: Hands Out of Pockets
Your hands tell your team where you're going before your words do. Keep them visible.
Where to buy a used car under $3,000 in 2024
Buying a used car under $3,000 can be a great way to save money and get a reliable car. However, it’s important to be careful and to do your research before you buy.