September 28, 2021
Bring Problems, Not Solutions
You have your favorites. I know you do. Those adages and maxims that you pin to your workspace or jot in your planner for inspiration. Don’t bring problems, bri
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September 14, 2021
Who were you working for on 9/11?
The Twin Towers were tumbling. Pedestrians panicked and ran for their lives. Brave first responders charged up staircases into danger zones, attempting to rescu
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July 27, 2021
Zooming Out
This week I had the luxury (yes, luxury) of meeting up with two friends I have not seen in ages due to you-know-what. These friends are brilliant entrepreneurs
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July 13, 2021
Is there crying in business?
If you weren’t around for the famous line from “A League of Their Own,” here’s Tom Hanks (circa 1992) delivering the incredibly famous line “there’s no crying i
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June 29, 2021
How to make fearless unplugged vacations a reality for yourself and your team
“I can’t believe how burnt out my team is. And people seem even more frustrated with one another than usual.” I’ve had similar conversations with many clients t
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June 15, 2021
How to dial up more fun this summer
Last week I was listening to another podcast by Glennon Doyle and had another ah-ha moment worth sharing. Before I dive into the meat, let me start by explainin
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June 1, 2021
When work goes out of bounds
We’re living in a world that’s always on. Transitioning to a virtual reality this past year changed the way we communicate, and at the same time, gave our colle
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May 19, 2021
Do you trust me?
I just published the 11th episode of my podcast and I’m starting to see a pattern: the best, most influential leaders show trust.
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May 5, 2021
The power of 10,000 hours
Feeling defeated, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell fatefully fell into my path. That's when I learned all about the 10,000-Hour Rule.
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April 21, 2021
What kind of tired are you?
When it comes to physical tiredness, we know the drill. But the answer isn’t as straightforward when it comes to the other types of fatigue.
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April 7, 2021
How to face a professional identity crisis
Asking our kids what they want to be when they grow up is certainly one of the most popular questions, but it's also the most tragic.
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March 24, 2021
How to half-ass your way to awesome
We’re spending so much time at home, so it's a great time to try something new. But sometimes, committing to it can feel impossible.
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