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 challenges of such international interactions
April 16, 2022
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Keep Moving Forward
One of my professional mentors taught me a very useful tip on how to travel when flights get canceled due to bad weather. He had
April 15, 2022
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Market Cycles
All things have a natural cycle. The sun rises; the sun sets. The tide comes in; the tide goes out. Jobs are easy to get;
April 15, 2022
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Mutually Beneficial
In the long run, the only type of relationship that endures is the mutually beneficial one. One-sided relationships — whether they are vendor-customer, spouse-spouse, or
April 15, 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 role shifts toward leading and
March 31, 2022
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Women in Business
Over a decade before I had three daughters, I was intrigued by women and how they’re perceived in the business world. My first encounter with
March 31, 2022
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Lazy vs. Leveraged
The lazy person doesn’t do much work. The leveraged person doesn’t either. At first glance, both seem identical. However, nothing
The Fastest Way to a Promotion
The easiest way to get promoted is to do the following: 1) Choose an employer that’s growing and in constant
Wisdom vs. Intelligence
Intelligence = the ability to learn from your mistakes. Wisdom = the ability to learn from other people’s mistakes. The
The Importance of Situational Awareness
A friend of mine flies airplanes as a hobby. As a smart person, he doesn’t like taking unnecessary risks. Every
How to Get What You Deserve
In a traditional academic environment, your performance is measured by some kind of exam. If you perform better on the
How to Create Chaos
The last few days have been quite chaotic politically here in the United States. While chaos can come from many
Decision Fatigue
The higher you move up in the organization, the more your job becomes about deciding than it does about doing.
The Decider vs. The Critic
Any time a decision needs to be made, two roles often emerge. There’s the role of the decider versus the
The Solution to Any Business Problem is…
I’ve had many mentors throughout my personal and professional life. I’ve had several mentors, but one in particular who taught
Intentional Discomfort
The late Earl Nightingale, the godfather of the self-improvement industry, had a great quote that really resonates with me. It