Pain vs. Suffering
It has taken me nearly four decades to learn the following distinction between pain versus suffering. At first glance, they seem the same. Pain does
November 20, 2022
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Money & Power
There’s an expression here in the United States that money changes people (for the worse) and that power corrupts people. I disagree. Instead, I think
November 13, 2022
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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 role of the critic. Anybody
November 9, 2022
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High Impact Moments
One of the biggest things you learn at McKinsey is the 80/20 “rule.” This “rule” says that 80% of the results you want can be
November 8, 2022
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Compound Errors
Over the past years, I’ve been intrigued by why airplanes crash. Yes, I suppose it’s a slightly morbid fascination, but I suspect it has to
November 3, 2022
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The Margin of Error
When engineers design bridges, they estimate the amount of forces that will be exerted on the bridge. They engineer the bridge to withstand those forces
November 1, 2022
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Risk Exposure vs. “Good” Outcomes
If you jump off the roof of your house and survive uninjured, was that a good decision? Or phrased more
Better Relationships in 10 Seconds
To have better relationships at work and at home, stop criticizing, complaining about, or blaming the people in your life.
Winning vs. Resolving Conflicts
When you’re in a conflict with someone else, you want to define your goal clearly. Are you trying to “win”
Words Reveal Your Thinking
For the last decade, I’ve had an ongoing fascination with linguistics. I strongly believe that the words we choose to
Thanksgiving Day 2018
Today is my favorite holiday… Thanksgiving. On this day, I remind myself to give gratitude and appreciation for the many
Just Show Up
“Eighty Percent of Success is Showing Up.” – Woody Allen, Actor I first encountered this quote by Woody Allen decades
Mental Energy Units
When you’re an individual contributor, you focus mainly on time management. There are 24 hours in a day. You allocate
What Will People Think?
Many people struggle to pursue what they really want, out of fear of what people will think. When I hear
What Does This Face Say to You?
In every professional interaction, the other person communicates on two channels. First, the other person communicates verbally what they’re thinking.
The Most Strategic Decision of Your Life
The most strategic decision of your life will be deciding which people you allow into your life and which you