Sticky post
The secret is out. Each one of us has an idiot lurking inside just waiting to be unleashed. Even a genius is mediocre at something. The books you read and the people you meet are powerful tools for increasing your … Continue reading 10 Business Books That Made Me Better
Everything and everyone has a purpose, an intended reason for being created. Birds were born to fly. Fish were formed to swim. Social media was made to________. The word you used to fill in that blank reveals all you need … Continue reading 5 Signs Your Brand is Abusing Social Media
Sticky post
It only took me a few decades but I’ve learned the only way to get somewhere new is to ask for directions. If I’m never the new guy at the office I’ll never be the VP of the division. If I’m … Continue reading Why Fat, Foolish, Nervous People Make Better Leaders
Perform a quick Google search for advice on exiting or entering a job and you’ll find millions of articles dedicated to helping you make the critical hold ’em or fold ’em decision. Most of this guidance, however, provides a very … Continue reading Career Poker: Knowing When To Cash In Your Chips
Leading people is one of the most critical and challenging skills on this planet. Aside from parenthood – which has many similarities – there aren’t many competencies that universally possess equal amounts of hope and horror depending on how you wield their … Continue reading The Top 7 Distinctions Between Weak and Strong Leaders
Most of us are waiting, wanting or wishing for something. I am. I’m waiting to meet my firstborn son in a few months. I’m waiting for what lies ahead in my career. I’m wishing for a better me. I’m not … Continue reading What To Do While You’re Waiting To Be Discovered
The world needs a better you. Why? Because I need you and you need me. My goals and my gifts are the very answer to the question you didn’t know you had. I need your art, your beauty, your voice … Continue reading Why The World Deserves A Better You
Modern life is rife with opportunities to make your mark, forge your own path or even fall flat on your face. As knowledge work becomes the norm, there is no playbook for young professionals who have yet to learn how … Continue reading 10 Career Commandments to Learn in Your 20s
It’s easier to learn by watching. You observe and inquire, research and report. Gathering information and adding it to your own experiences is how many ideas are sparked. It’s a mental exercise. But learning by walking is different. You have to … Continue reading Why Leaders Should Learn By Walking, Not Watching
In its simplest form, your personal brand is the answer to this all-important question: what do people think about me? Or, stated a more complex way, what equity does my reputation have in the minds of those who matter? For … Continue reading 3 Steps To Discovering Your Personal Brand
