The one productivity trick you are probably ignoring

The one productivity trick you are probably ignoring

There are countless blogs, articles, books, webinars, seminars, tweets, and LinkedIn posts teaching us how to squeeze one more minute out of our already jam-packed schedules.  Trust me, I’ve read more than a few. In the time it takes someone to read the “4-Hour Work...
Turning Under-Miners into A-Team Players

Turning Under-Miners into A-Team Players

The lone wolf.  The snarky manager.  The know it all director. The leader who talks about everyone else on the team. The senior team member who smiles but is disrespectful behind your back. The “I did that” when you know darn well you did that Boss.  The downright...
Unhappy, empty…what will be your tipping point?

Unhappy, empty…what will be your tipping point?

We are careful planners, hard workers, strivers and savers. We succeed — sometimes at least — and when we don’t, we learn from failure. But we keep building, always. Some young folks have a natural curiosity. They never stop asking, seeking, and testing boundaries....
There are no hermits (or robots) in the C-suite

There are no hermits (or robots) in the C-suite

Perception is reality. Ponder this statement for a moment. The implications are truly startling. While this statement may have been borne out of our polarized political discourse and seem stark and extreme, it is nonetheless meaningful and instructive for C-suite...
In a corner office, but still stuck in high school?

In a corner office, but still stuck in high school?

Jenny can’t help but pick on the new girl and Linda is working on strategies to defuse the bully. Meanwhile, Chris can’t figure out how to explain to his authority figure what went wrong with his project and John is too indifferent to care. Scenes from the local high...
The Three Secrets of Effective Coaching

The Three Secrets of Effective Coaching

The brilliant CEO, the visionary entrepreneur, the artist who takes your breath away… The emphasis on individual genius looms large in our business and creative culture. “Who thought of that? Who created that? Who could possibly dream that up?” But when asked,...