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Great leadership and their teams rise by lifting others up. A truly great team is amplified by their strengths, not anchored by weaknesses. They work together to build a great product, even if they’re unequally skilled. In creative teams especially

One of my goals in life is to deal with less bullshit, especially when it comes to work. In pursuit of that goal, I remind myself of the value of experiences, both alone and with the ones I love. Experiences might be once in a lifetime, so embrace

“It’s not a hill I’m willing to die on” is an old military quote that refers to not holding your ground when you believe something is of little or no consequence. While it is of the utmost importance to stand by what you believe in, it’s also

As Stuart Smalley said, “When you assume, you make an ass out of Uma Thurman.” And nobody wants that! We’ve all seen Kill Bill. The bottom line is, making assumptions almost never makes things easier, and it certainly doesn’t

Now that you’ve Named Your Year, (and if you haven’t, go back and check out my last post), it’s time to flesh things out and create more substantial goals for the year. To show you how it’s done, I’ll walk you through how I built my past year

Traditions and rituals are important. Not just for creating healthy habits, but for cultivating mindfulness as well. This year, I’d like to tell you about a ritual I’ve shared with my friends for over twenty years. As the New Year approaches, I name my

Some people despise meetings, and rightfully so. A poorly planned meeting wastes both time and money. On the other hand, a well-organized meeting with purpose can be effective and rewarding. How do you separate a good meeting from a bad

My peers say I talk a lot about leadership theory, but my response is always the same: it’s not theory when it’s put into practice – it’s experience. Every topic in my blog and on the Press Start website I chose not because I believe it works, but

There’s always someone else who can help, but people will always take what you’re willing to give. It’s important to remember that you are the one who sets other people’s expectations. If you always pick up the phone or immediately,

As a leader, there are many qualities that make you great. At the top of the list are being thankful and expressing gratitude. Why? It’s important for your team. By saying thank you and appreciating their work, you encourage them

Fear is common. We’ve all been afraid to take risks, make decisions, and create the change we need at certain points in our lives. Fear and anxiety are a natural part of the human experience. I used to have frequent anxiety myself, even

As a human being and a leader, it’s important to have a solid set of core values. Values define who we are and how we operate day-to-day. While we all have underlying values, most of us don’t document them and put them