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231. The Mistaken Milestones in Life
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230. The Power of a Personalized Perspective
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235. The Danger of Complacency and How to Avoid It
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246. The People We Take For Granted - Which Might Be You
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239. Your Fault vs Your Responsibility: The Critical Difference
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293. The State Of Women (Leaders)
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How To Work Smarter

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325. The Leadership Shortcut You Need To Know About
There are no shortcuts to success. But there is a faster way to get there. Fortunately, I know how to do it. And everything I do, I do for you.
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Jeff Matlow
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324. Environmental Psychology
Your physical surroundings will influence your thoughts and behaviors. So if you want a productive team, you better understand environmental psychology.
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Jeff Matlow
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320. The IKEA Effect
The best leaders don’t build businesses alone — they hand over the IKEA instructions and empower their teams. It's time you understood The IKEA Effect
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Jeff Matlow
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317. Forget Balance, You Need A Surplus Life
Most people are stuck in survival mode. But freedom, and fulfillment come when you live a surplus life. It's time to stop surviving and start living.
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Jeff Matlow
314. The Productivity Problem You're Probably Ignoring
Just because your business processes don't seem broken, it doesn't mean they aren't the source of your productivity problems. It all starts with the…
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Jeff Matlow
1

Leadership Lessons

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327. Hero Syndrome
When leaders need to be heroes, they create villains. First it's competitors. Then clients. Eventually? Their own teams. It's time to demystify Hero…
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Jeff Matlow
326. Omission Bias
It's not what you do as a leader that you'll regret the most, it's what you didn't do. Omission Bias is the discomfort that will linger on.
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Jeff Matlow
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325. The Leadership Shortcut You Need To Know About
There are no shortcuts to success. But there is a faster way to get there. Fortunately, I know how to do it. And everything I do, I do for you.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
1
323. Conway's Law
Your customers know all about your company's dysfunctional communications. Conway's Law proves that. It all starts with my Uncle Melvin's funeral.
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Jeff Matlow
12
322. Actor-Observer Bias
If life were a movie, you'd be the hero and main actor in your story. But what you don't realize is that you have Actor-Observer Bias. You need to…
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Jeff Matlow
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Uncomfortable Truths

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327. Hero Syndrome
When leaders need to be heroes, they create villains. First it's competitors. Then clients. Eventually? Their own teams. It's time to demystify Hero…
 • 
Jeff Matlow
326. Omission Bias
It's not what you do as a leader that you'll regret the most, it's what you didn't do. Omission Bias is the discomfort that will linger on.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
2
322. Actor-Observer Bias
If life were a movie, you'd be the hero and main actor in your story. But what you don't realize is that you have Actor-Observer Bias. You need to…
 • 
Jeff Matlow
2
321. The Matching Principle
The reason you’re having communication problems with your coworker is simple. It starts with understanding the Matching Principle.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
3
315. Inside The Mind Of Imposter Syndrome
I spent years battling Imposter Syndrome, molding myself into who I thought others wanted me to be. Then I realized it's a lot easier to just be me.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
4

Building A Better Culture

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324. Environmental Psychology
Your physical surroundings will influence your thoughts and behaviors. So if you want a productive team, you better understand environmental psychology.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
19
323. Conway's Law
Your customers know all about your company's dysfunctional communications. Conway's Law proves that. It all starts with my Uncle Melvin's funeral.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
12
319. The Harsh Reality Of Truth, Trust And Transparency
Truth, trust and transparency will transform your team into a powerfully productive and efficient workforce. It all starts with a Ponzi scheme.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
4
318. A Clear And Inspiring Vision For The Future
How can you exceed expectations if you don’t know what those expectations are? Here are three ways to create a clear and inspiring vision for your…
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Jeff Matlow
1
316. Your Underperforming Employee Isn't Failing, You Are.
Your expectations shape reality, whether you realize it or not. Your underperforming employee isn't the problem, your self-fulfilling prophecy is.
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Jeff Matlow
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325. The Leadership Shortcut You Need To Know About
There are no shortcuts to success. But there is a faster way to get there. Fortunately, I know how to do it. And everything I do, I do for you.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
1
324. Environmental Psychology
Your physical surroundings will influence your thoughts and behaviors. So if you want a productive team, you better understand environmental psychology.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
19
323. Conway's Law
Your customers know all about your company's dysfunctional communications. Conway's Law proves that. It all starts with my Uncle Melvin's funeral.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
12
322. Actor-Observer Bias
If life were a movie, you'd be the hero and main actor in your story. But what you don't realize is that you have Actor-Observer Bias. You need to…
 • 
Jeff Matlow
2
321. The Matching Principle
The reason you’re having communication problems with your coworker is simple. It starts with understanding the Matching Principle.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
3
320. The IKEA Effect
The best leaders don’t build businesses alone — they hand over the IKEA instructions and empower their teams. It's time you understood The IKEA Effect
 • 
Jeff Matlow
2
319. The Harsh Reality Of Truth, Trust And Transparency
Truth, trust and transparency will transform your team into a powerfully productive and efficient workforce. It all starts with a Ponzi scheme.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
4
318. A Clear And Inspiring Vision For The Future
How can you exceed expectations if you don’t know what those expectations are? Here are three ways to create a clear and inspiring vision for your…
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1
317. Forget Balance, You Need A Surplus Life
Most people are stuck in survival mode. But freedom, and fulfillment come when you live a surplus life. It's time to stop surviving and start living.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
316. Your Underperforming Employee Isn't Failing, You Are.
Your expectations shape reality, whether you realize it or not. Your underperforming employee isn't the problem, your self-fulfilling prophecy is.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
315. Inside The Mind Of Imposter Syndrome
I spent years battling Imposter Syndrome, molding myself into who I thought others wanted me to be. Then I realized it's a lot easier to just be me.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
4
314. The Productivity Problem You're Probably Ignoring
Just because your business processes don't seem broken, it doesn't mean they aren't the source of your productivity problems. It all starts with the…
 • 
Jeff Matlow
1
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