Did You Make the Right Decision?
There is a very real and important distinction between how people make important, strategic decisions both in life and business. On the one hand, there are those who reach decisions […]
You Think You’re a Great Listener? You’re Probably Not!
The last time you called tech or customer support, did the experience lead to you becoming calmer and more reassured, or infuriated and frustrated? If you are like me or […]
Why Apologies Matter So Much
This post is a bit of a departure in that it is not just about business, productivity or leadership. It tackles a challenge we all face, whether in business, family or […]
Which You Is the Real You?
How authentic are you? By some peoples’ standards, if you simply speak every thought you have, however petty, mean or hurtful, you are being authentic. But for most of us, […]
Are You Sure You’re a Great Coach?
There are certain skills that have objective measures, and therefore allow us to evaluate ourselves. For example, if you can write computer code and the code effectively performs its desired outcome, […]
Get Your Team in Shape!
Creating high-performing teams is incredibly important. After all, who among us has been spared the drudgery of being on a terrible team where we felt our time was wasted, our […]
Aristotle’s Tips for Management
Did you study Greek Philosophy in school or college? If so, maybe you didn’t think it was something that had much relevance to your current life, or in particular, to […]
When you KNOW it doesn’t make sense!
Every time an election cycle rolls around, I suddenly feel a surge of renewed interest in my teenage and early adult love affair with logic. My academic focus in university […]
If You Could Be Anyone
What if you weren’t who you are? I don’t mean who you are like your biography or your name and identification, but who you are like a personality. For example, […]
Ownership, Grace & Generosity in Failure
Last night in the Superbowl, the South Carolina Panthers were outplayed and trounced by the opposing Denver Broncos. Knowing the final score pretty much exhausts my knowledge of the sport […]