Ultimate Feedback – Radical Candor and Kindness
“There are three ways to ultimate success:The first way is to be kind.The second way is to be kind.The third way is to be kind.” ― Fred Rogers Feedback is critical in any…
The Secret to Work
When it is all said and done at your job, what matters? Does it matter how many cogs you produced? How much in sales did you bring in? Or how many implementations…
In Defense Of The Generalist
A number of years ago I was in a meeting with a new executive at the SaaS company I worked for who flatly stated, “I am interested in specialists, not generalists.” He…
Business Book Cheats
The average CEO reads seven million Business books a year. (Or something like that.) At least, that’s how paid book services get you interested. These services are out there. They will often…
The Change Agent’s Persona – What You Need to Be the Best
“Success, in general, is a well-balanced blend of luck, DNA, confidence, and hustle.” – Gary Vaynerchuk This series is dedicated to our friends (known or unknown) that have recently lost their jobs…
5 Books on Conflict Resolution
I grew up in a house that didn’t have conflict. I suspect I’m not much different from many people. There was no conflict. No arguments, no fights, and certainly no negotiation. As I’ve…
Daily Habits – The Key To A Growth Mindset
If you are stuck and are serious about improving, it all starts with deliberate practice and a daily routine. That’s at least according to Angela Duckworth, the author of Grit. Daily Habits…
Why Altitude Matters?
I failed recently. Twice. On the same thing. First, I failed when presenting to the Executive level at my own Company. And then I failed, even worse, when I attempted to coach…
Permission to Take a Chance
Sometimes we need permission to do something outside our routine. To take a jump. To be uncomfortable. I’m very much like that. I don’t need permission to do what I always do. But…
Conference Season – Should you go?
Conference season is upon us. And you’re probably debating whether you have time to go to one in your busy work week. Well, some interesting data came from Shawn Achor’s book, The Happiness…