The Curse of Success
Success teaches you virtually nothing. The real learning comes from the the micro and macro “failures” (I prefer the term feedback opportunities) that preceded the
October 30, 2022
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Cognitive Load
One of the things I’ve paid more attention to in the past several years is cognitive load. Cognitive refers to the brain. Load refers to
October 14, 2022
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Complaints vs. Requests
In individual relationships, it’s easy to complain. The problem with complaining as a primary way of relating is that, often, there aren’t positive changes. In
October 12, 2022
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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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Effectiveness or Pleasure
There’s a saying I’ve lived by for quite some time now. If you’re going to do something, you should either
Handshake, Kiss, or Bow
I’ve had the good fortune of working and socializing with people from a wide variety of cultures. One of the
Keep Moving Forward
One of my professional mentors taught me a very useful tip on how to travel when flights get canceled due
Market Cycles
All things have a natural cycle. The sun rises; the sun sets. The tide comes in; the tide goes out.
Mutually Beneficial
In the long run, the only type of relationship that endures is the mutually beneficial one. One-sided relationships — whether
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