This morning, like every morning, I sat cross-legged on a cushion on the floor, rested my hands on my knees, closed my eyes, and did…
Stress
Tips on how to respond to workplace negativity
How to Manage Stress, and the Difference Between Arrogance and Confidence
The Best Strategy for Reducing Stress
Imagine you’re sailing in the Bahamas, sipping a cold drink and listening to the water lapping the sides of the boat. Relaxing, right? Not for…
Do People Really Want You to Be Honest?
My wife Eleanor and I were walking up a mountain road, enjoying a rare moment of being alone together. As we rounded a bend, we…
Flexing Your “No Thanks” Muscle
“Would you like to save 10% on your purchase by signing up for a Bloomingdales’ credit card?” asked the sales person who had helped me…
Peter Bregman, on what today’s business leaders need to succeed
Peter Bregman, the CEO of Bregman Partners, has served as an adviser to leadership teams at some of the world’s best-known organizations, including Morgan Stanley, Nasdaq,…
A Practical Plan for When You Feel Overwhelmed
In general, September is often a difficult month: I’m catching up from summer vacation as are many of my clients,…
What to Do When You’re Out of Control
“Ladies and gentleman, this is your Captain speaking. We have a situation.” And with those words, the saga of my…
Living in an Uncertain World
“I can’t keep doing this!” My friend, we’ll call her Helen, was complaining about her work. It had been a while since I had last seen…