Meet the edge of the precipice

  • January 03, 2019

Hot to the touch and rapidly reddening, the condition of my skin was a dead giveaway to my feelings of anxiety and embarrassment. I was about to face one of my silliest...

Two-step your way to success

  • December 04, 2018

Driving through the back roads on my way home from work, the check engine light illuminated on the dash again. The mechanic had repeatedly assured me everything was...

Heed the whisper of intuition

  • October 30, 2018

Begrudgingly, I opened my eyes and emerged treading water in a sea of dizzy confusion. Disoriented and light-headed, I focused on slow, deep breaths to alleviate the...

Keep gratitude at the forefront

  • October 16, 2018

The fall holidays are often a special time for gathering with loved ones, focusing on our blessings and expressing appreciation for all of the people and opportunities...

Finding strength in tough times

  • September 11, 2018

Picture a young couple about to board the only ship that can take them and their newborn son to a life of freedom. They have just said goodbye to everything they loved...

12 success tips inspired by Grandpa Charlie

  • September 07, 2018

Many people, including those in leadership positions, tend to overthink things. My grandfather, fortunately was not one of them. I’ve codified the wisdom Grandpa...

How to get through to the busiest people

  • August 21, 2018

“Rather than try to get people to move to your preferred communication platform, go to theirs!” explains leading networking expert Ivan Misner, Ph.D.

3 ways fear drives success

  • August 17, 2018

Sometimes, we all need a little fear to remind us of what is truly important. There are three things we must remember about fear.

Defusing the debater and promoting dialogue

  • August 06, 2018

Within every organization, there are those individuals, for whom “being positional” is a chronic pattern. Simply put, these are people who tend to argue for their...

Steve Jobs v. George Lucas: The standoff

  • June 28, 2018

In late 1985, Steve Jobs had launched NeXT and wanted to buy a unit of Lucasfilm that made special-effects software for the movies. But finalizing a deal meant haggling...

Feedback doesn’t have to fall on deaf ears

  • June 07, 2018

Ever feel like the feedback you give to your employees falls on deaf ears? Do you find that despite giving feedback often, the same frustrating patterns are consistently...