Cats Don’t Bark
Dogs bark. Cats meow. Fish swim. Birds fly. Other than a few exceptions, this is how the world works. If you try to get your
October 11, 2022
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Getting What You Deserve…
When I started my career, I was under the impression that in the workplace you always get what you deserve. I was naive and wrong.
October 10, 2022
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Culture in Companies, Families, and Romantic Relationships
At Stanford, the one class I disliked the most was called “Cultures, Ideas and Values.” At the time, I thought there was little value in
October 1, 2022
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How to Make a First or Lasting Impression
If you want to make an impressive first impression with someone, show them how smart, brilliant, and accomplished you are. Share with them your resume, income,
September 27, 2022
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The Gift of Failure
“Failure” always has a gift. The gift is an opportunity to learn a lesson. The challenge with failure is it feels just awful. And when
September 23, 2022
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Chasing Dreams
I’m a big believer that everyone should spend at least a portion of their life chasing their own dreams. Whether dream chasing is your life
September 18, 2022
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How to Motivate
Everyone starts their career as an individual contributor. You’re hired to do “work.” As you progress in your career, your
Women in Business
Over a decade before I had three daughters, I was intrigued by women and how they’re perceived in the business
Do You Copy? Over…
Across multiple domains, there’s a single communication technique that is consistently used. It is known as “acknowledgment.” For the past
Consulting Cover Letter Tips (and Template)
Between a resume and cover letter, most job applicants will tell you that the resume is more important. While your
The Olympics: Winning at All Costs
I’ve been following the news stories coming out of the Winter Olympics in Beijing these last few weeks. The stories
The Elitism Machine
When my oldest daughter was four years old, I attended open houses for private elementary schools. I was curious to
Toxic People
There are some people in this world who are toxic. If you know someone like this and they are a
Value Creation vs. Value Capture
Whether you’re the CEO of a company or the CEO of your career, it’s your job to create value for
The Elegant Solution
An elegant solution is one where a problem gets solved in a simple, but not always obvious, way. When it
The Willingness to Be Wrong
There’s a subject that few people ever talk about. It’s something that has the ability to change the trajectory of