The Hobbit Leadership Blog
Learn how to lead like a Hobbit
When Should You Declare Bankruptcy? (On Your Email!)
This has nothing to do with money. When should you declare email bankruptcy? Are there other options? It’s all here.
The Significance of 1948
Since 1948 we’ve been in the Information Age. More than ever, we need more than information.
Clear your Inbox (The Easy Way)
The evolution of David Allan and GTD, from those chaotic days of 2002 to regularly getting to inbox zero in 2023. Here’s you can get there without having to wait for another 20 years.
A Hobbit Habit: How to Read More Books in 2023
Are you reader? You can become one! Create a reading habit by following these simple steps.
Year End Book List: 6 Books You Should Read Before January 1st
Even if you have not been reading much this year, you can finish the year strong with these 6 (relatively) easy to read books.
How to Stay Out of Ditches (and what to do if you're already in one)
Sometimes we just need some help getting out of the ditch.
Stop Begging For More: 3 Business Principles for NonProfit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations must use business tools to survive and serve with excellence. Here are three principles to boost nonprofit organizations out of a poverty mindset.
Three Management Styles to Avoid
When combating toxic leadership, there are three common manage styles to avoid.
Are You a Toxic Leader?
Many leaders are toxic. Here’s the frightening thing: Their toxicity is invisible. Here are signs you should reading to see if you are possibly a toxic leader.
To Move Fast, Slow Down
Life is insane. There is a counterintuitive way to approach it. Stop trying to keep up.
The Thinnest Thread
Momento Mori. Embrace sober reminders and love well while working on what matters.
3 Essentials for Every Healthy Organization
Every organization everywhere must have these three things.
Space Pens and Simple Solutions
Most of the time simple is the best solution. Unless it’s not…
Mid-Life Career Change and Being a Beginner Again
Mid-life career change is tough — but it’s not about throwing away everything you know and starting over.
Your Call is Important to Us
Companies can do better. My call is important to you? Prove it.
How to Clean Your Room (Stop Procrastinating and Overcome Fortress Fallacy)
Ever felt like a task is way bigger than it should be— to the point of procrastination? You may be suffering fortress fallacy.
The Anatomy of Burnout
Burnout happens. Here are two factors that consistently make it happen — and how to possibly avoid burnout.
Book Excerpt: Leaders (Like Hobbits) Know Their Priorities
Here is another chapter in the Lead Like a Hobbit book I’m working on. Input appreciated!
Do the Thing
Beliefs are great. But you will be judged on your practices more than on what you say you believe.