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…
The Language We Use Matters
‘Sort of’ is such a harmless thing to say. Sort of. It’s just a filler. Sort of. It doesn’t really mean anything. But after certain things, ‘Sort of’ means everything. Like after,…
Leadership – 5 Skills to Become a Strong Remote Leader
“Great leaders are willing to sacrifice their own interests for the good of those they serve. They understand that true leadership is not just about making decisions, but about creating an environment…
Redefining Greatness: Embracing Generosity in the Professional World
I used to believe that to excel at my job, I had to view my colleagues as inferior. It was like a constant competition among us. Interestingly, I also observe this mindset…
Are you Self-Aware? Of Course, You Are
I once managed an employee who excelled in specific job areas but struggled in others. He was strong at finding and building efficiency, which made him sacrifice valuable customer-facing time. And in…
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…
The Move from Idea to Execution
It’s incredibly easy to have an idea. Thoughts are free. The delivery of an idea has a cost. The cost is often not just financial. The real cost, often, is very personal….
Important Lessons from an Ancient Job Disaster
My very first job ended in complete disaster for me. But it also taught me two of the most important lessons I carry with me to this day. Lesson #1: A business…
ER – A Reminder of Possibility
The script for ER sat on a shelf for nineteen years before it got picked up and made into a show. A show that lasted for fifteen seasons. A show that picked…
It’s Not About the Nail – Empathy
My most challenging interactions play out a lot like this. I’m a fixer. I want to get in and fix it (or if I can’t, I want to figure out how to…