If you asked me the meaning of life, I’d say it’s to give and to build. I want to leave something for the better, even though nobody remembers it—and chances are better than ever that they won’t. It sounds strange, but when I give to
I’m not talking about “Bring Your Kid to Work Day.” Here’s a truly scary thought for you – since few of us got training in human and group dynamics before we entered the workforce, it stands to reason that we bring to work the only
I’m always intrigued by the sudden cycles of hiring and layoffs. Last year companies couldn’t find enough people to hire. If you walked and breathed (well this is a bit of exaggeration), you were on the payroll. Now a CEO steps out of the office,
Being Yourself?–or Fitting In? “Being yourself” is one of the most popular themes in articles about personal development. And who doesn’t want to just be themselves? “I Just Gotta Be Me,” sung by Sammy Davis, Jr., struck a chord with people in the 60’s and soared
I took a Lyft to a meeting recently, and my driver was a highly educated, experienced, fascinating person who shares my passionate curiosity about everything. In a short ride, we talked about everything. He drives for the opportunity to talk to people and exchange ideas.
A Guide to Handling Negative Feedback How you accept and give criticism will determine a great deal about how you succeed—in both life and career. Learning from criticism is a key skill at work and at home; not becoming a punching bag for critics is
Why do people so often respond to change with resistance, negativity, and disruptive behavior? Why do they often resist…even when the change offers a potentially positive outcome for the business? Why Team Members Say They Want to Change—But Don’t Do it All of us find
If you were choosing a roommate, would you choose you? If you had a clone with the same looks and personality, would you be best buds? If I were to hire you, date you, marry you, or hang out with you—I would need to know
Do organizations go forward virtually or in person? Some of our clients are staying 100% remote. Some are almost 100% back in the office. Most people are creating their own hybrid model. The experience of our clients seems to track what we read and see
When I think of Willie Nelson, I think about a national treasure. At 89, he is one of the most popular musical personalities in America and around the world. But Willie is also an example of a person who reinvented themselves—someone who is worth studying.
Superheroes have long been my fascination—as a child, that’s who I always wanted to grow up to be. Ever since I tied one of my Mom’s new towels around my neck and jumped off a dining room chair I’ve wanted to escape human limitations and
Many of you have read The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni, a business book written in the form of a novel. The book is the best portrayal of a dysfunctional team and how they aligned themselves for success. The book is fictional, but
