The other day I was thinking about times in my life when I had come up with the greatest responses ever. The problem was they were never sent. I came up with them hours, days, or sometimes weeks after the fact. I am always amazed at the power
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6 Simple Tips for Finding Your True Passion
When a man died in Ancient Greece, they didn’t write obituaries, they only asked one question, “Did he have passion?”… or at least that’s what they said in the movie Serendipity. While this may have only been movie magic and not historical truth,
5 Quick Time Management Tips
Mastering time management can help you become better prepared, build better meetings, and become a better leader. If you don’t have your time management
My Mentors: Pat Flynn
In June, I posted an article about how to find a mentor, which inspired a series of posts about my own mentors. The first installment was about the spiritual author
Best Habits for Working from Home
The pandemic has changed many things for many people, including the way we work. As some of us begin transitioning back into the office, many companies are moving to a hybrid model or allowing folks to work from home indefinitely.
Why Didn’t You Tell Me?
If you’ve been in Luke’s place before and wondering why you weren’t told something big, you are probably a victim of a complicated situation. If you haven’t seen the original Star Wars trilogy (Eps IV-VI), I highly recommend you go and watch it.
The 3 Worst Books for New Leaders
When you pursue a career in leadership, well-intentioned leaders and mentors often want to help. It’s common for those who came before you to share what was recommended to them, which is great. Philosophies have changed over time, though
Guide: The Tools of Communication
How do you ever get big projects done? How do you find information? How do you gain consensus? How do you make sure people are informed?
My Mentors: OSHO
Last month, I posted an article about how to find a mentor, which inspired me to create a series of posts about my own mentors. The first installment was about the spiritual author Wayne Dyer. This post is also about a spiritual mentor with a series of books and meditations,
The Art of Active Listening for Leaders
Listening is a big part of communication. It allows us to learn, plan, develop, create, think, and be a part of something larger than ourselves. Listening builds trust in relationships, establishes rapport, and demonstrates concern. Learn how to listen
Opinion: The Remote Paradigm
Tony Stark once said, “Following’s not really my style.” As we have seen in the months leading up to this post, a large portion of the workforce is thinking along the same lines.
The 3 Best Books for New Leaders
If you’re a new leader, I highly recommend doing your homework before walking into your new career or a new organization. In order to start off on the right foot, it’s important you have a baseline of knowledge so you can step into any scenario with practicality