The Paradigm of Prestige
There’s a worldview that says the rich people are more important than the poor, the elite are better than the average, and the special are
October 23, 2021
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The Value of Money
Money can serve many purposes. It can be used to buy things for consumption. It can be used to buy objects that convey status (Rolex,
October 2, 2021
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Expanding Your Network
I attended a software industry trade show last week. (I work with a lot of CEOs in the software as a service industry.) My sole
October 2, 2021
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Strengths Multiplied
When you work in any endeavor, your strengths accelerate the achievement of your goals while your weaknesses hold you back. This is what it means
September 9, 2021
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Maintenance
I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of maintenance. A mechanic friend of mine said that if you follow your car’s official maintenance schedule
September 9, 2021
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Know Your Weaknesses
When you get your first job, you’re hired based on your strengths. To get promoted, you need to be highly self-aware of your weaknesses and
September 6, 2021
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Risk vs. Fear
Risk is defined as the statistical probability of a negative event occurring. When you walk across the street, there is
Hey, What’s Going On?
I have a few female friends who were raised by fathers in the military. It’s been interesting to notice how
Influence is Power
Every meeting has two types of people in it. Those with power and those without. Most people tend to think
Rank Order Your Goals
I’ve had a multi-decade debate with myself about solving one problem at a time or multi-tasking and trying to solve
The Total Game Changer
One of the single most powerful, life-changing, and career-changing tools is the ability to understand what somebody else needs. I know that
Simple vs. Easy
Some of the most brilliant insights in life are simple to understand but not always easy to act on. I
Real-World Case
Here is a real-world situation. You’ve been hired by an industry association representing the 3,000 colleges located in the United
Implied vs. Explicit Expectations
All relationships work more smoothly when expectations are clear and explicit. The opposite of an explicit expectation is an implied
The Recession — Now What?
I wrote the following article for my CEOs. I thought you might find it useful. In talking to many people
Baby Steps
Some goals are overwhelming to the point where you feel frozen and unable to start. This is a sign that