Leading vs. Inspiring
Leading often implies that we are in the position to do so. A formalized place from which we direct others toward a goal. That position...
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Let’s Face It: Gen Y Has (Had) It Right
Thought it was time to repost the 2009 post (I believe my first), which I shared as a guest contributor at another site. Let me...
One Conversation
All it took was a single conversation with Stan Smith, the storied tennis champion — to hammer out a deal for him to become the...
No Matter Your Industry: Voices Still Matter (All of Them)
It’s funny how we forget the fundamentals of our businesses. The originals. The G.O.A T. We lose sight of them somehow. We become distracted. Our...
What Struck Me About Emily in Paris, Wasn’t Paris: It Was All the Work Life Stuff
Photo Credits: Stéphanie Branchu/Netflix I’m in the midst of watching Emily in a Paris for the second time (balancing the show with the Season 3...
The Joy Deficit
I would consider myself to be a happy person. Possibly a bit too optimistic about people & situations, which can pose an occasional problem. I’m...
Quit Already II
Grit in our work can be a good thing. Sticking to things can offer us the time and space to solve an issue or adjust...
The Ugly Truth About Goals, The Gap & Lowering Expectations
It can suck to be a beginner at just about anything. It’s not just that you are not yet good at this thing as you’d...
Influence Yourself
With the advent of social media came a new communication reckoning. A more fluid path to share ideas, opinions, experiences & observations. We wrote, we...
A Selection of Readings From the Core Masterclass
Victor Freitas @unsplash One thing is evident. We cannot expect to draw against a core that has been woefully neglected. Following this thread, I thought...
6 Ways to Rediscover the Joy of Reading
Katarina Sikuljak @unsplash Most of us would hesitate to admit that we are not reading (or not reading nearly enough). There is an unspoken pressure...
6 Steps to Start Rebuilding Joy at Work
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. – Lao Tzu Let’s be frank for a moment. Have you...
The Ground Rules: How to Argue with Yourself About Your Work Life
As many of us are, I am particularly hard on myself when it comes to work life. I participate in egregious inner conversations concerning a...
The Core Files: Expectations, Reality & Moving Beyond the Breach
Amanda Kloska @unsplash “Yeah, it might be all that you get. Yeah, I guess this might well be it.” – Theme from Ted Lasso, by...
You Should Be Your Own Muse
Hai Tran @unsplash Muse 1: any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry and the arts and sciences Clio...
The Core Files: The Great Rearranging, Clarity & Thinking Small
Adib Harith @unsplash In my mind, our expectations for the holiday season feel a bit misaligned. Many of us are juggling typically high expectations —...
The Evolution : 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Now About Work Life
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5 Work Life Rules That Stand the Test of Time
Alexander Schimmeck @unsplash As a coach, it is vital to reflect upon my own work life and learn from its experiences. Ultimately, offering advice without...
10 Timeless Quotes to Combat Writer’s Block & Other Work Life Maladies
I’ve been suffering from writer’s block. I’ve never experienced this state of mind personally, and my tool kit to combat it isn’t fully built. The...
Reality Check: Does Your Job fit?
Aron Yigin @unsplash I’ve been on somewhat of a bent lately — sharing both observations & articles (my own included) concerning job fit. Perspective is...