Ivan Shares, (Weekly Blog)

In today's world, we are often bombarded with advice on how to become better leaders and reach our full potential. We're told to set ambitious goals, work hard, and stay dedicated to our dreams....

I’ve been on the road speaking to corporate teams across the US and Canada this fall, and one word that is coming up over and over is, uncertainty. Lots of change has been happening in the...

This week I’m writing to you from Dubai. I’m here to speak at an Innovation Conference. First off, let me just say for those of you who have never been here….amazing. What a...

I’ve had a great summer reconnecting with some old mentees and proteges. I had a player from my first conference winning team pass through with his family enroute from Denver to Maine. I had...

I don’t know how many of you had the opportunity to watch the US Open Women’s Tennis final this past weekend. Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam title being one of only three teenagers...

Welcome back from what I hope was a long summer for you. For me, it was far too short. I hope you’ve had a chance to de-stress and unwind or have a little vacation time away from the grind....

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” I believe it was Henry Ford who made that quote famous. A lot of folks in the positive psychology space...

Self-confidence is a skill. You can learn it, practice it, get better at it. And reap the rewards of believing in yourself. I should know: my life is a story of self-confidence.

At the beginning of...

New leaders are often eager to make their mark right away. They want to move quickly to action--proving they have a handle on everything. It’s normal to feel the pressure of immediate...