The Undivided Life Blog

Leadership Challenge: A simple word change that builds two-way respect and loyalty.

When introducing a person that works for you,
Especially outside of the office
in Social settings,
Don’t refer to them...

How can no plan and no control make you a better leader?

The soft skills of leadership are hard to develop when you are focused on budgets, 5-year plans, and quarterly execution strategies.

Those el...

We like to work from work.



It used to be all the rage - - Working from work.

Even though it’s not as popular these days, the benefits of working from work haven’t changed.

👉 Shoulder knowledge (that isn’...

Four Ways to Find More Time…

(By Jeff Schiefelbein) 

I have the time for my six young kids, a fantastic marriage, a new business, a consistent speaking schedule, several nonprofit boards, involvemen...

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Do you ever get emails like this from your boss?

This email contains at least three obstacles to great communication.

1️⃣ “I need you to” is a poo...

After giving over 50 talks each year for the last 24 years, I’ve been asked how to get rid of the fear and nervousness before a speech.

 It’s simple.

The nerves are never going away.

That’s right.

What do you have to do today?

You have to take the kids to soccer,
or mow the lawn,
or shovel snow,
or clean out the garage,
or put in extra work before your family wakes up,
or visit a loved one in the hos...

Delay Delivery 

Using one button can immediately improve your workplace culture. It isn’t new, but most people never use it.

Unfortunately it is typical for leaders and managers to send emails to thei...

I don’t normally gossip but listen to this.


The first five words of that sentence serve as a flashing red warning sign:

“I don’t normally ______ but….”

Anything that comes after this opener will be destr...

What is the secret to networking?

This question comes up a lot, especially when someone is entering a new stage of their life or looking for a job change.

There are countless books, websites, and gurus ...

“I’d punch 20-year-old me if I had the chance.”

Those were my exact words as I reflected on my life at 40 years old while listening to a group of young men talk about their wild college nights.

I saw my...