Why I Haven’t Invested in Blockchain or Crypto
I like businesses that are simple for me to understand. A company has a product or service that solves a customer’s problem. The customer hates
July 20, 2022
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Keep it Simple
Below is a question I received from a candidate about a specific case given to them, and my response about how to keep it simple.
July 9, 2022
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Leadership: See, Think, Do
Years ago, a client of mine taught me an influential leadership framework called: See, Think, Do The idea is that if you want an employee,
June 27, 2022
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Is It True? Is It Useful?
A lot of very smart people find themselves preoccupied with debates on whether certain negative self-beliefs are true. Maybe I will never amount to anything
June 13, 2022
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Bad Decision vs. Bad Outcome (and How to Tell the Difference)
A lot of people tend to judge the quality of a decision based on the outcome of the decision. This is a foundational premise that
June 3, 2022
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The Awkwardness of Managing More Experienced Direct Reports
One of the questions I get a lot from newer managers is: “How do I manage someone who is older and more experienced, knowledgeable, and
May 31, 2022
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The Next U.S. President Will Be…
Within the next 36 hours, the next President of the United States will be determined via an election. This is
Intentional Discomfort
The late Earl Nightingale, the godfather of the self-improvement industry, had a great quote that really resonates with me. It
Lessons from my Mentor
One of my earlier mentors built a company from 30 employees to over 10,000 in 10 years. He took a
The Self-Inflicted Wound
In most of my work, I focus on helping a client overcome some external obstacle getting in the way of
Integrity vs. Popularity
At some point in your life or career, you will face a decision. It will be a choice between doing
The Competence / Incompetence Paradox
One of the great paradoxes of being competent at something is the willingness to be temporarily incompetent at it first.
Rethinking Failure
What is the opposite of success? If you’re like most people, your instinctive response is “failure.” This success vs. failure
Admiration vs. Envy
When we admire someone, we appreciate and feel inspired by what they’ve accomplished. Admiration is a feeling based in appreciation,
The Horizon Problem
I’ve always been fascinated by the ocean. This was especially the case when I was at Stanford. At the end
How Smart People Destroy Their Careers
The #1 way professionals with high IQs destroy their careers is by having low emotional intelligence (or “EQ” for short).